When you COPY a chart from Excel and PASTELINK it into Word, what happens when you modify the data in the original Excel file?

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A The chart in Word remains completely unchanged.
B The chart in Word updates automatically to reflect the changes made in Excel.
C The Word document becomes corrupted and cannot open.
D The original Excel file is locked and cannot be edited anymore.

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Answer: B. The chart in Word updates automatically to reflect the changes made in Excel.

Answer: B
Explanation: Linking creates a dynamic reference to the source file, meaning any future updates made in the source file will automatically display in the destination file.

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When you COPY a chart from Excel and PASTELINK it into Word, what happens when you modify the data in the original Excel file?

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