Keeping edits when updating linked text file

My main use of indesign is laying out text files that are created in work. They need be linked, becuase the authors of these files are constantly updating them.
I place the file, and then format the tables to make them look better, and also sometimes add images into the text
However, when the original changes, and I update the text box with the new text, all the formatting i've added is lost.
This must be a common problem with linked files, so, if anyone has any recommendations please let me know. Most importantly would be a way to automatically apply / keep the stlying for the tables.

You can try exporting to RTF and relinking those files back to your
document and letting your writers work on those, but InCopy is far
better solution.
Why not download the demo and show them how much time they'll save with
it? Or bring in a consultant who can demonstrate it. I've found that
doing a demo can really open some eyes to the possibilities.
Bob

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