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How to open XLAM files on your device

If an error occurs when you try to open XLAM file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate XLAM files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.

  1. 1. XLAM File Extension
  2. 2. What is a(n) XLAM file?
  3. 3. How to open XLAM file?
    1. 3.1 Install a program that supports XLAM files
      1. 3.1.1 Programs that can open XLAM files
    2. 3.2 Associate given software with XLAM files
    3. 3.3 Check whether no other errors related to XLAM files occur
  4. 4. Similar file extensions

XLAM File Extension

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  • File type Excel Open XML Macro-Enabled Add-In
  • File developer Microsoft
  • File category Plugin Files
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What is a(n) XLAM file?

XLAM files complement the popular spreadsheet editor Microsoft Excel. This format provides the program with macro support, so you can get a package of new tools and functions. XLAM files can be attached to those versions of Excel that support Open XML.

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How to open XLAM file?

There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .XLAM files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.

Step 1. Install a program that supports XLAM files

In order to open XLAM file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with XLAM extension.

Programs that can open XLAM files

Windows programs
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MAC OS programs
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Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, XLAM files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.

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Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on XLAM files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to XLAM files.

Step 2. Associate given software with XLAM files

A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting XLAM files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with XLAM files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open XLAM files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open XLAM files.

When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the XLAM file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:

  1. File with XLAM extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
  2. File data is corrupted
  3. Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the XLAM file is stored
  4. File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the XLAM file was saved and then deleted
  5. User account is not privileged to perform operations on XLAM files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert

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