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How to open XLS_ files on your device

If an error occurs when you try to open XLS_ file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate XLS_ 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. XLS_ File Extension
  2. 2. How to open XLS_ file?
    1. 2.1 Install a program that supports XLS_ files
      1. 2.1.1 Programs that can open XLS_ files
    2. 2.2 Associate given software with XLS_ files
    3. 2.3 Check whether no other errors related to XLS_ files occur
  3. 3. Similar file extensions

XLS_ File Extension

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  • File type Microsoft Excel For Mac Spreadsheet
  • File developer Microsoft Corporation
  • File category Spreadsheet Files
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How to open XLS_ file?

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

Step 1. Install a program that supports XLS_ files

In order to open XLS_ 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 XLS_ extension.

Programs that can open XLS_ 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, XLS_ 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 XLS_ 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 XLS_ files.

Step 2. Associate given software with XLS_ files

A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting XLS_ files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with XLS_ 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 XLS_ 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 XLS_ files.

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

  1. File with XLS_ 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 XLS_ file is stored
  4. File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the XLS_ file was saved and then deleted
  5. User account is not privileged to perform operations on XLS_ files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert

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