File Extension Database

Open XLT File

XLT files are used by older versions of Microsoft Office Excel software to store Microsoft Excel spreadsheet templates. Spreadsheet templates can include schedules, inventory, financial calculations, budgets, Gantt charts, timelines and much more. If needed every template can be customized and saved to a different XLT file. XLT files cannot contain Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) macros. In order to enable macros XLTM files should be used.

XLTX file format is supported by Microsoft Excel 97 and Microsoft Excel 2003.

Software to open XLT file

Microsoft Excel - spreadsheet editor which is part of Microsoft Office package. This is the best choice for opening XLT files because all XLT template features are be supported there.
Office.com - online Microsoft Office software which supports most of the file formats supported by desktop Microsoft Office software.
OpenOffice from Apache - free document and spreadsheet editing software from Apache. XLT spreadsheet file format is supported by OpenOffice though not 100% of features may work.
LibreOffice from Apache - free document and spreadsheet editing software from Document Foundation. XLT spreadsheet file format is supported by LibreOffice though not 100% of features may work.

Typical XLT application file locations:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\Office12\EXCEL.EXE /e
"C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office14\EXCEL.EXE" /dde

Typical XLT mime types:

application/vnd.ms-excel

Frequently used application names to open XLT files:

Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office - Office14

Frequently associated Windows objects:

Excel.Template.8

How Can I Open XLT File on Windows

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

How Can I Open XLT File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open XLT File on Android

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

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

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