How to list files of a directory in Excel worksheet ?

Ever wondered how to list the names of the files in a worksheet in Microsoft Excel 2016 without using any formula ? Here’s how you can do it.

How to list files of a directory in Excel worksheet ?

1. Open the directory and copy the complete path from the Windows explorer. For example , “C:\WebCampsTK\HOL\BringingTogetherOneAspNet\Images” is the path of the folder that we cant the file names to be shown in the Excel sheet.

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2. Open one of the web browsers and paste the path in the address bar and press enter to get the list of all files displayed in the browser.

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3. Use the shortcut key “Ctrl + A” to select all the contents from the web browser and press “Ctrl +C” to copy.

4. Open excel workbook in Microsoft Excel 2016 and press “Ctrl + V” shortcut key. You should now see the file names in the excel sheet.

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