Microsoft Excel Viewer For Mac

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The file formats that are listed in the Save As dialog box vary, depending on what type of sheet is active. If you are saving your file into a different format, in most cases, Excel converts only the active sheet. To convert the other sheets in a workbook, switch to each sheet and save it separately.

File format

Description

Excel Workbook (.xlsx)

The default, XML-based workbook format for Excel 2016 for Mac, Excel for Mac 2011, and Excel for Windows. Cannot store VBA macro code or Excel 4.0 macro sheets.

Excel 97-2004 Workbook (.xls)

Compatible with Excel 98 through Excel 2004 for Mac and Excel 97 through Excel 2003 for Windows. Preserves VBA macro code and Excel 4.0 macro sheets.

CSV UTF-8 (Comma delimited) (.csv)

*Excel 2016 for Mac only

Exports the data on the active sheet to a text file that complies with UTF-8 Unicode encoding standards. Cell properties, formulas, graphics, and other formatting are not preserved.

Excel Template (.xltx)

Saves the workbook as an XML-based template that you can use to start new workbooks. Saves settings such as formatting, headings, formulas, and custom toolbars. Cannot store VBA macro code or Excel 4.0 macro sheets.

Excel 97-2004 Template (.xlt)

Saves the workbook as a template that you can use to start new workbooks. Compatible with Excel 98 through Excel 2004 for Mac and Excel 97 through Excel 2003 for Windows. Saves settings such as formatting, headings, formulas, VBA macros, and custom toolbars. VBA macros do not run in Excel 2008.

Comma Separated Values (.csv)

Exports the data on the active sheet to a text file that uses commas to separate values in cells.

Cell properties, formulas, graphics, and other formatting are not preserved.

Deauthorize microsoft office 2011 mac update. Web Page (.htm)

Saves the workbook for display on the web. HTML is the default web format and can be displayed by Macintosh and Windows browsers.

PDF

Exports the selected cells, the active sheet, or all sheets in the workbook to PDF files, which look the same on Macintosh and Windows computers.

OpenDocument Spreadsheet (.ods)

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Saves the workbook in the XML-based OpenDocument format.

Excel Binary Workbook (.xlsb)

Stores data in binary format. Takes less time to save, and helps keep sensitive data more secure. Preserves VBA macro code and Excel 4.0 macro sheets.

Excel Macro-Enabled Workbook (.xlsm)

The XML-based workbook format for Excel 2016 for Mac, Excel for Mac 2011, and Excel for Windows that preserves VBA macro code and Excel 4.0 macro sheets.

Get access to microsoft excel for mac free. Excel Macro-Enabled Template (.xltm)

Saves the workbook as an XML-based template that preserves VBA macro code and Excel 4.0 macro sheets.

Excel 2004 XML Spreadsheet (.xml)

Exports workbook data to an XML file that uses the Excel 2004 XML Spreadsheet schema. Number precision, graphics, and other formatting are not preserved.

Excel AddIn (.xlam)

Saves the active sheet as an XML-based add-in, a supplemental program that runs additional code. Preserves VBA macro code and Excel 4.0 macro sheets.

Excel 97-2004 AddIn (.xla)

Saves the active sheet as an add-in, a supplemental program that runs additional code. Compatible with Excel 98 through Excel 2004 for Mac and Excel 97 through Excel 2003 for Windows. Preserves VBA macro code and Excel 4.0 macro sheets.

Single File Web Page (.mht)

Saves the workbook for display on the web by creating a single file that includes all page elements. Uses the MIME HTML Internet standard.

UTF-16 Unicode Text (.txt)

Exports the data on the active sheet to a text file that complies with UTF-16 Unicode encoding standards. Cell properties, formulas, graphics, and other formatting are not preserved.

Tab Delimited Text (.txt)

Exports the data on the active sheet to a text file that uses tabs to separate values in cells. Cell properties, formulas, graphics, and other formatting are not preserved.

Windows Formatted Text (.txt)

Exports the data on the active sheet to a Windows-compatible text file that uses tabs to separate values in cells. Cell properties, formulas, graphics, and other formatting are not preserved.

MS-DOS Formatted Text (.txt)

Exports the data on the active sheet to an MS-DOS compatible text file that uses tabs to separate values in cells. Cell properties, formulas, graphics, and other formatting are not preserved.

Windows Comma Separated (.csv)

Exports the data on the active sheet to a Windows-compatible text file that uses commas to separate values in cells. Cell properties, formulas, graphics, and other formatting are not preserved.

MS-DOS Comma Separated (.csv)

Exports the data on the active sheet to an MS-DOS-compatible text file that uses commas to separate values in cells. Cell properties, formulas, graphics, and other formatting are not preserved.

Space Delimited Text (.prn)

Exports the data on the active sheet to a text file that uses spaces to separate values in cells. Cell properties, formulas, graphics, and other formatting are not preserved.

Data Interchange Format (.dif)

Exports the data on the active sheet to a text file that can be used to exchange data with other spreadsheet applications. Cell properties, formulas, graphics, and other formatting are not preserved.

Symbolic Link (.slk)

Exports the data on the active sheet to a text file that is compatible with Multiplan and other spreadsheet applications. Cell properties, formulas, graphics, and other formatting are not preserved.

Excel 5.0/95 Workbook (.xls)

The workbook format that is compatible with Excel 5.0 for Mac and Excel 95 for Windows. Preserves VBA macro code and Excel 4.0 macro sheets.

Office 365 customers get the new Office for Mac first. You’ll have Office applications on your Mac or PC, apps on tablets and smartphones for when you're on the. Jan 30, 2018  XLS Viewer Free. This app is a free Office solution which offers easy viewing of Microsoft Office spreadsheets such as CSV / XLS / XLSX, it can open formats such as.XLS files. Preview an attachment. File attachments can be viewed in the Reading Pane or in the body of an email message without opening another program. The attachment previewer feature in Outlook only works if you have the same version of Word, Excel, or PowerPoint installed as the version of Outlook being used to preview the attachment. Microsoft Excel Viewer. Microsoft Excel Viewer was a freeware program for viewing and printing spreadsheet documents created by Excel. The Microsoft Excel Viewer was retired in April, 2018 in lieu of Excel Online. Excel Viewer is similar to Microsoft Word Viewer in functionality. (There is not a current version for the Mac.). Mar 21, 2014  Best spreadsheet apps for iPad: Numbers, Google Drive, Microsoft Excel, and more! Allyson Kazmucha. It comes free with every new Mac and iOS device. You can choose from many different templates, save and export in Microsoft office format, and much more. Microsoft Excel. Collaborate for free with an online version of Microsoft Excel. Save spreadsheets in OneDrive. Share them with others and work together at the same time.

From crunching numbers to tracking inventory, these are the best spreadsheet apps for iPad!

If you work on spreadsheets, be they in Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Apple Numbers, or something els, the iPad can be a great way to take them with you, edit them on the go, and even project them for a team. What you give up in laptop power you make up for in ultra portability. There are lots of different spreadsheet apps to choose from on the iPad, but which ones are the absolute best?

Numbers

Numbers is part of Apple's iWork suite and handles nothing but spreadsheets. It comes free with every new Mac and iOS device. You can choose from many different templates, save and export in Microsoft office format, and much more. You can even use iCloud to sync your data across all your devices so no matter which one you open a spreadsheet on, it's always up to date.

If you have an Apple ecosystem consisting of iOS devices and Macs, look no further than Numbers.

  • Free with new qualifying Macs
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Google Drive

Google Drive encompasses the entire Google Docs service and lets you both view and edit spreadsheets right inside the app itself. If you have shared spreadsheets with others inside of Google Drive, you can view and edit those too. It's set up much like Google Drive on the web so if you use that, you'll be right at home.

If you use Google products or want access to your spreadsheets no matter what platform you're on, Google Drive is the safest bet.

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GoDocs

GoDocs was made specifically for Google Docs and provides much of the same functionality as the Google Drive app. One thing I prefer about GoDocs over Google Drive app is the layout. It's also got some powerful search and filter features that Google Drive just doesn't offer.

If you're tired in Google Docs but don't particularly care for the official Google Drive app, give GoDocs a test drive.

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Documents To Go

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Documents To Go lets you store and edit many types of documents, including spreadsheets. The standard version lets you edit and manage spreadsheets and word documents. The premium version gives you the ability to edit powerpoint documents as well as sync and access files in iCloud, Google Drive, iCloud, Box.net, and SugarSync. The design isn't as great as several other spreadsheet apps but the functionality surpasses most.

If you want lots of functionality along with the ability to sync your files with any file storage service, Documents To Go is worth a look.

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POLARIS Office 5

POLARIS Office 5 features Microsoft Office compatibility for both viewing and editing. You can also view files in both PDF and HWP format. You can link up many different kinds of cloud storage services such as Dropbox, Google Drive, Box, and more. POLARIS also features quite a few templates and shapes to choose from when creating spreadsheets from scratch, which sets it apart from some apps such as Google Drive which may not offer as many. I also have found that cells are much easier to manipulate and work with than some of the other options.

If you create a lot of spreadsheets from your iPad and want a wide variety of templates to choose from, POLARIS Office 5 is a safe bet.

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Microsoft Excel for iPad

Microsoft Excel for iPad was just recently released and is Microsoft's official version. You can open and view Excel spreadsheets for free but to create, edit, and manage them — you need an Office 365 subscription which costs $120 a year. After that, you'll get all the functionality you get from the Office 365 version of Excel.

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Documents 5 by Readdle

Documents by Readdle beautifully integrates with all of Readdle's other products for an almost complete office suite. While you can't edit spreadsheets, you can view and send them along with the rest of your files inside Documents 5. It plays nicely with other apps such as Google Drive as well.

If you just need to view and send spreadsheets rather than edit them, there isn't a more elegant option than Documents 5.

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Your picks?

Do you have a favorite app for editing spreadsheets? Is it one of the ones above or something different? Be sure to let me know in the comments what you use and why!

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