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Import checklist from Excel to the template center

You easily import your existing checklist and test sheets into CxPlanner's structure.

Use the method below or contact our support-team, who will do the importing for you directly!


Import yourself



Click on the "Import from XLSX (Excel)" button:

Import XLSX button



Download the Excel template converter



In the popup box select the "Download template". This file will let you convert your existing spreadsheets into a format, which CxPlanner can import.


Download import template



Insert / copy your data into the template file



The screenshot below shows two items. It's only required to use the "Topic/Heading" and the "Test item" fields.

When you have inserted your data just copy the result from the green column (to the right) into CxPlanner.

The data you shall copy is located at far right. You might need to scroll to the right to find the column. The cells are highlighted with a green color.

Simple import



(You can hide/show the advanced field with the plus/minus buttons)

Simple import view


Advanced import




Advanced import

1 - Required fields


These fields must be used. Set the topic (the block containing the items) and the test item descriptions.

2 - Optional fields


You can add additional information in these fields.

3 - Comment on fail


If you set an "X" in this field, then the user must provide a comment if they fail an item.

4 - Required input


The first column specifies when the required fields should be active.

The other columns allows you require certain values, e.g. if you set an "X" in the photo column, then the user must take and upload a photo.

5 - Advanced options


These columns allows you to set advanced options.

6 - Copy/Paste column


These are the values you must copy paste into CxPlanner.


Import the data




Paste the data from the green column into the text area and click "Import data" - voila!


Import Excel data

Updated on: 10/14/2023

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