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Files & organization · ONLINE TOOL

Inspect Office links & connections

Map external links, Excel references, Word fields and declared connections locally without contacting destinations.

Local processingNo account required
USE CASES

When to use Inspect Office links & connections?

Map external dependencies declared in an Office file without opening destinations or refreshing connections.

  • Find links to other workbooks before sharing
  • Identify Excel connections that may refresh
  • Locate Word fields or media linked to external resources
CONCRETE EXAMPLE

Third-party XLSX

BEFORE
Workbook appears self-contained
→
AFTER
Local report: 3 external references · 1 connection · 2 network targets
PRIVACY

Your data stays in the browser

Processed content is not uploaded to WorkToolset. Required libraries may be loaded by the site, but the file stays in the browser.

GOOD TO KNOW

Limitations to know

  • The tool contacts no destination and does not test whether links are reachable.
  • Some dependencies produced by proprietary components may not be represented in the OOXML structures analyzed.
HOW IT WORKS

A straightforward workflow.

  1. 1Prepare the required input and choose useful options.
  2. 2Review previews, warnings and limitations before export.
  3. 3Download a new copy or report: the original stays unchanged.
PRIVACY

Frequently asked questions

Are my files uploaded to WorkToolset?

No. This tool runs locally in your browser.

Is my original file modified?

No. WorkToolset creates a new copy or export.

Do I need an account?

No for this free tool. Accounts are mainly used for favorites, presets and future workflows.

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 WORKTOOLSET PRO

When work needs verification, explanation or evidence, Pro takes over.

AUDITAudit & verificationScores · priorities · recommendations
≈Reconciliation & local AIAmbiguity · exceptions · sources
SAFEPrivacy & QAPreflight · accessibility · sharing
PDFEvidence & reportsSHA-256 · manifest · CSV · JSON · PDF
Scale afterwards, when neededAI Workbench with local content analysis, universal production queue, specialized batch processing, recipes, workflows, Studio sessions and projects remain included in Pro.
100 presets · 50 projects · 20 templates · 500 favorites

Payments, taxes and invoices are managed by Paddle. Your documents are never part of payment data.
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