How to Import Multiple External URLs into WPS Office Spreadsheets on Mac
Question details
The user wants to import multiple external web addresses into a spreadsheet on macOS from a plain text file, CSV file, or another workbook.
- Product
- WPS Office Spreadsheets
- Device & OS
- macOS
- Scenario
- The URLs are already stored in an external file or worksheet and need to be added one per row so they can be used for links, analysis, or further data connection tasks.
- Observed behavior
- The URLs should appear as a clean single-column list in the worksheet, ready for hyperlinking or web data retrieval.
Confirm that the URL list is saved as a .txt or .csv file with one URL per line or cell. If the list is in another workbook, open that workbook first and select only the URL column before copying.
Paste Multiple External URLs into WPS Spreadsheets from a Text or CSV File on Mac
Use this method for a quick one-time import when your URLs are already stored in a plain text file, CSV file, or another workbook.
Pasting is the fastest way to bring several addresses into WPS Spreadsheets. Each URL is placed in its own row, which prepares the list for hyperlinks or batch processing.
Open the .txt or .csv file in TextEdit or another text editor, select all URL entries, and press Command+C. If the URLs are in another workbook, select the URL column and copy it.
Launch WPS Office Spreadsheets on your Mac, create or open a workbook, and click the first cell in the column where you want the URLs.
Press Command+V to paste the copied addresses. Check that each URL is in its own row and adjust column width if needed.
Select the URL cells, right-click, choose Hyperlink, or use the HYPERLINK formula to create clickable links from the pasted text.
Import a CSV or Text File Containing Multiple URLs into WPS Spreadsheets on Mac
Use this method for larger URL lists or when you prefer the Data Import tool to control delimiters and formatting.
Use WPS Office Spreadsheets to Import and Manage Multiple External URLs on Mac
WPS Office Spreadsheets can directly open, paste, or import URL lists from .txt, .csv, or Excel-compatible workbooks, and then save the result as an .xlsx file for use with Microsoft Excel.
- 1. Download and install WPS Office on your Mac: Go to the WPS Office official download page, download the macOS version, and install it like any other Mac application.
- 2. Open WPS Spreadsheets and create a workbook: Launch WPS Office, open the Spreadsheets module, and create a new workbook or open an existing .xlsx file.
- 3. Import your URL list: Paste the copied URLs into one column, or click Data > Import Data/From Text/CSV and select your TXT or CSV file.
- 4. Save as an Excel-compatible .xlsx file: Click File > Save As, choose .xlsx format, and keep the workbook compatible with Microsoft Excel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I import multiple URLs from a CSV file on a Mac without Microsoft Excel?
Yes. Open WPS Office Spreadsheets, click Data > Import Data or From Text/CSV, choose the CSV file, select the delimiter, and import the URLs into a single column.
What is the quickest way to get a list of URLs from a text file into a spreadsheet?
Open the text file, select all URL lines, copy them with Command+C, then paste them into the first cell of a WPS Spreadsheets column. Each line becomes a row.
How do I make imported URLs clickable?
Select the URL cells, right-click and choose Hyperlink, or use the HYPERLINK function with the cell reference or URL text to create a clickable link.
Will WPS Spreadsheets keep my workbook compatible with Microsoft Excel?
Yes. WPS Spreadsheets opens and saves .xlsx files, so you can import URLs and save the workbook in Excel format without losing data.
Do I need Power Query to import multiple external URLs in WPS Office?
No. Power Query is not required. You can paste URL lists directly or use the Data Import tool; for advanced web data retrieval, check your version's connection features.
