How to add parameters to an external data query in Excel which can't be displayed graphically?

Question

I often use MS Excel\'s Get External Data to create simple reports - running queries against databases and displaying nicely in Excel. Excel\'s great features l

Answer 1

Easy Workaround (no VBA required)

1. Right Click Table, expand "Table" context manu, select "External Data Properties"
2. Click button "Connection Properties" (labelled in tooltip only)
3. Go-to Tab "Definition"

From here, edit the SQL directly by adding '?' wherever you want a parameter. Works the same way as before except you don't get nagged.