File Extension Database

Open MS-EXCEL File

MS-EXCEL is a set of formats and extensions compatible with the office program, Microsoft Excel, it is not a specific format, it is a name for a set of formats.

Excel XLSX workbook

Excel's default XML-based file format starting with Excel 2007.

Macro-Enabled Excel XLSM workbook

The XML-based, macro-enabled file format for Excel 2016, Excel 2013, Excel 2010, and Excel 2007.

Excel XLSB Binary Workbook

Binary file format (BIFF12) of Excel 2010 and Excel 2007.

XLTX template

The default file format for an Excel 2010 and Excel 2007 template. You cannot store VBA macro code or Excel 4.0 macro sheets.

XLTM

The macro-enabled file format for an Excel Excel 2010 and Excel 2007 template.

Excel 97 to Excel 2003 XLS workbook

Binary file format from Excel 97 to Excel 2003.

Excel 97 to Excel 2003 XLT Template

Binary file format from Excel 97 to Excel 2003 for an Excel template.

Microsoft Excel 5.0 / 95 XLS workbook

Excel 5.0 / 95 binary file format.

XML 2003 XML Spreadsheet

XML Spreadsheet 2003 file format.

XML data

XML data format.

Excel XLAM Add-in

XML-based, macro-enabled add-in for Excel 2010 and Excel 2007. This is a companion program that is designed to run additional code. Supports the use of VBA projects and Excel 4.0 macro sheets.

Excel 97 to 2003 XLA Add-in

The Excel 97-2003 add-in, a companion program designed to run additional code. Supports the use of VBA projects.

MS-EXCEL formats are compatible with:

MS Excel

How Can I Open MS-EXCEL File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open MS-EXCEL file is to find a MS-EXCEL file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a MS-EXCEL file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open MS-EXCEL file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as MS-EXCEL file opener then try to search online for "MS-EXCEL viewer", "application to open MS-EXCEL file" or "open MS-EXCEL file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open MS-EXCEL file

How Can I Open MS-EXCEL File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a MS-EXCEL file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a MS-EXCEL file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with MS-EXCEL file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as MS-EXCEL file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open MS-EXCEL file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open MS-EXCEL file then try to search for "MS-EXCEL viewer", "application to open MS-EXCEL file" or "read MS-EXCEL file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read MS-EXCEL file

How Can I Open MS-EXCEL File on Android

If you downloaded a MS-EXCEL file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded MS-EXCEL file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "MS-EXCEL".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "MS-EXCEL viewer", "MS-EXCEL file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open MS-EXCEL File on iPhone or iPad

To open MS-EXCEL File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the MS-EXCEL file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "MS-EXCEL". This way you can find apps which can open MS-EXCEL files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "MS-EXCEL viewer" or "MS-EXCEL file" online in your favorite search engine.

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