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Open files with XLM extension quick and easy. 4 steps

It can be very frustrating when you have a XLM file and you cannot open it. But do not worry, in most cases solution to your problem is very simple. Follow the instruction in steps 1-4 listed below and you should be able to solve your problem and open the XLM file with ease.

  1. 1. XLM File Extension
  2. 2. What is a(n) XLM file?
  3. 3. How to open XLM file?
    1. 3.1 Check the XLM file for errors
    2. 3.2 How to solve encountered problems?
      1. 3.2.1 Programs that can open XLM files
  4. 4. Similar file extensions

XLM File Extension

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  • File type Excel Macro
  • File developer Microsoft
  • File category Executable Files
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What is a(n) XLM file?

The XLS (Excel Macro) file format is a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet file type used to store and manipulate data. It's compatible with both Windows and Mac OS versions of Excel and uses macros to store complex formulas, chart objects, and other spreadsheets functions.

XLM (Excel Macro) files are designed to support the creation and distribution of powerful spreadsheets since it allows users to customize their own commands. XLM files are capable of storing macros written in Visual Basic, making them a popular choice among users who need more control over their spreadsheet functions.

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How to open XLM file?

XLM file icon should be displayed in a manner characteristic to the program which supports such file type. If XLM file icon is of the form of generic blank page icon or similar it means that given format is not associated with any program installed on the system. Below are listed some of the most popular causes of such situation

Check the XLM file for errors

  • No program that supports XLM files is installed on the system
  • No program that supports XLM files is associated with this extension (system registry has no entries related to programs that should be used to open XLM files)
  • The file is of unknown or unverified origin and is most probably infected. In such case user must exercise extreme caution in order not to allow the virus propagate to other files in the system (follow the instructions displayed in the dialog box in your antivirus software.
  • XLM file may be incomplete, which will prevent the system from opening it (this could be the case with file downloaded from the internet or copied from other sources)
  • The file is corrupted

How to solve encountered problems?

In order to solve the following problems, follow the instructions:

Step 1. Select, download and install relevant software. The list of programs supporting files with XLM extension can be found below:

Programs that can open XLM files

Windows programs
Windows
MAC OS programs
MAC OS

Step 2. Associate software supporting XLM with this file format

  1. Right-click on the XLM file
  2. Select "Open with" option
  3. Choose appropriate program from the list and select the location where the program is installed
  4. Confirm your selection by clicking on the "OK" button

Step 3. Scan the XLM file using an antivirus software

Step 4. Verify whether the file has been properly downloaded from the internet or copied from an external storage medium. If not, then re-download or copy the file again.

In 95% of cases following these steps should solve problems with XLM files. Sometimes, although rarely, the cause of encountered problems may be different.

Last resort – an IT expert

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Should all the above-mentioned solutions fail to resolve problems with XLM file extensions, there is one last thing you can do – contact an IT expert. You can also try to contact one of the developers of software that supports XLM files.

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