Why is it important to use relative file paths when linking Excel data to a Word document that will be shared via email?

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A It makes the file smaller.
B It increases security against viruses.
C The links will not break if the folders are moved together.
D It converts the data to a different format.

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Answer: C. The links will not break if the folders are moved together.

Answer: c) The links will not break if the folders are moved together.
Explanation: Relative paths prevent broken links by ensuring the document looks for the source data in the same relative location rather than a fixed path.

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Why is it important to use relative file paths when linking Excel data to a Word document that will be shared via email?

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