How to Import Looks Data from Looker into Excel

Importing data from your Looker Looks into Excel lets you analyze the specific data behind your saved reports. Coefficient connects Looker directly to your spreadsheet.

This guide shows you how to import your Looker Looks data into Excel using Coefficient.

Step-by-step guide

Here is how to get your Looker Looks data into Excel.

Step 1: Install and Connect Coefficient

First, install the Coefficient add-in. In Excel, go to the Insert tab, click “Get Add-ins,” search for Coefficient, and install it from the store.

Open the Coefficient add-in from the Home tab. When asked to connect a data source, select Looker.

Log in to your Looker account and grant Coefficient access to your data.

Step 2: Import Looks Data

With Looker connected, click “Import from…” in the Coefficient sidebar.

Select Looker as your source. Then, choose “Looks” from the list of available objects to import.

You can refine the data by selecting specific fields or applying filters before clicking “Import” to add it to your Excel sheet.

Step 3: Set Up Auto-Refresh (Optional)

Keep your Looks data in Excel automatically updated. After importing, find the auto-refresh options in the Coefficient sidebar.

Schedule refreshes hourly, daily, or weekly. Your Excel sheet will then sync automatically with the latest data from your Looker Looks.