convert excel into wiki markup

Question

Hi,

Is it possible to convert EXCEL spreadsheets into MEDIAWIKI markup? Stumpled upon strange recommendations exporting to HTML and convert it into markup? Is there a solution maybe exporting to XML first or directly converting it?

regards, UP

Answer 1

I know of three options:

1. Use this online convertor. Advantages: quick & easy. Disadvantage: not confidential.
2. Install a WYSIWYG editor extension like FCKeditor (see also Official). Advantage: fairly easy Paste As Word (and therefore also as Excel) button. Disadvantage: installation can be tricky.
3. Use a macro in Excel. Advantage: one click creation of markup. Disadvantage: client side solution (so need it for all users).

My preference is the FCKeditor option because once it is installed it works pretty well.