Convert spreadsheets to HTML tables

To convert spreadsheets to HTML tables, follow these streamlined methods:

Method 1: Using Excel or Google Sheets (Manual Copy-Paste)

1. Open your spreadsheet in Excel or Google Sheets.

2. Select the range of cells you want to convert.

3. Copy the cells (Ctrl + C or Cmd + C).

4. Open a code editor or an HTML editor.

5. Paste the cells into an HTML template inside a <table> tag.

6. Adjust formatting manually if needed.

Method 2: Export as HTML (Excel)

1. Open the Excel spreadsheet.

2. Go to File > Save As.

3. Choose the location and set Save as type to Web Page (*.htm; *.html).

4. Save the file. Excel creates an HTML version with the table structure.

Method 3: Use Online Tools

Sites like TableConvert, ConvertCSV, or Datawrapper let you:

1. Paste or upload spreadsheet data.

2. Automatically generate clean HTML table code.

3. Copy the code and paste it into your webpage.

Method 4: Use Python (For Automation)

If you have .xlsx or .csv files and want to automate the process:

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import pandas as pd

# Load spreadsheet
df = pd.read_excel('your_file.xlsx')  # or pd.read_csv('your_file.csv')

# Convert to HTML
html_table = df.to_html(index=False)

# Save to file (optional)
with open('output.html', 'w') as f:
    f.write(html_table)

Method 5: Use Google Sheets’ Publish to Web

1. In Google Sheets, go to File > Share > Publish to web.

2. Choose the sheet and select “Web page” format.

3. Copy the embed code or URL.

4. The generated HTML will render the table in browsers.

Each method suits different needs:

• Manual: Quick, good for small tables.

• Excel/Google Sheets Export: Ideal for static HTML files.

• Python: Best for developers or batch processing.

• Online Tools: Fast and user-friendly.