File Extension Database

Open XLR File

XLR file extension most commonly refers to a spreadsheet or chart produced in Microsoft Works, which is a less expensive cut-down version of Microsoft's more comprehensive Office suite of applications. These spreadsheets or charts can either be loaded and manipulated in spreadsheet software, or imported into word processing or desktop publishing applications to present data.

XLR files contain data stored in spreadsheet format, and are similar to the more widely used File extension XLS format, which is the default file type used by Microsoft Excel. The spreadsheet consists of rows and columns, which are referenced by numbers and letters respectively. Individual data items are stored in cells, which are where rows and columns intersect, and can be referenced using a unique cell reference which combines the column letter and row number. Cells can be formatted to display data in appropriate form, such as currency or date, and text within a spreadsheet can also be formatted to improve presentation or readability. XLR files can also contain dynamic formulas which update when data in source cells is altered, as well as embedded objects such as charts or graphs.

XLR files are used to store and represent numerical data, and are commonly used in accountancy, budgeting, business planning and scientific research. It is also possible to export charts and graphs created within XLR files to office applications such as word processors to be embedded within other documents.

XLR files are a proprietary format developed by Microsoft for use with its Works Spreadsheet package, though can also be opened by their more powerful Excel spreadsheet application. You can also open XLR files using Microsoft Word with limited functionality, or with Excel viewer, though this will only allow the spreadsheet to be viewed and not directly modified. In order to open XLR files with other spreadsheet applications, it must first be opened in Microsoft Works or Excel and exported to an alternative, more widely supported format.

Typical XLR application file locations:

C:\PROGRA~2\MICROS~1\wksss.exe "%1"

Frequently associated Windows objects:

MSWorks4Sheet

How Can I Open XLR File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open XLR file is to find a XLR file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a XLR 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 XLR 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 XLR file opener then try to search online for "XLR viewer", "application to open XLR file" or "open XLR file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open XLR file

How Can I Open XLR File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a XLR file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a XLR 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 XLR file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as XLR file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open XLR file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open XLR file then try to search for "XLR viewer", "application to open XLR file" or "read XLR file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read XLR file

How Can I Open XLR File on Android

If you downloaded a XLR 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 XLR 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 "XLR".
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 "XLR viewer", "XLR 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 XLR File on iPhone or iPad

To open XLR 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 XLR 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 "XLR". This way you can find apps which can open XLR 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 "XLR viewer" or "XLR file" online in your favorite search engine.