In addition to standard file formats, Excel indirectly uses other file formats as well for a set of different operations. It can be created with Excel and earlier versions. An XLS file can be opened in the latest version of Microsoft Excel and can be saved as the latest version of spreadsheet file format i.
Microsoft Excel viewer provides the capability to open these files in read-only mode for reading purpose. An XLSM file is a Macro-enabled spreadsheet file that can store instructions to record the steps that are performed repeatedly. The Visual Basic editor is used to record and run macros in Excel. By default, Excel itself provides several macros for common use.
However, you can also record your own macros with required functions. You cannot store macros inside an xlsx file. Macros can be stored inside xlsm file. If the Excel file extension is. But the old Excel file format xls may or may not contain macros. If the file is xls file format, it is difficult to identify whether the file contains macros or not.
In an xls file format, the last row is and last column is IV columns. Again, just be careful that you or someone you trust is creating the file. This will prevent you from accidentally receiving malicious software.
This protects you from accidentally saving viruses and still gives you the freedom to save all the functions you use in Microsoft Excel. You can request a free consultation here or email [email protected] to see how your business can be more efficient when using spreadsheets. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed. Registered in England and Wales Company No. All rights reserved. Website design by The Startup Guys. Excel actually started in and has revolutionized data organization. What to use? Join the discussion 3 Comments. And concerning the second part: What is wrong about it? Please try it yourself: Save an Excel file as.
What is the maximum row number there? What is the maximum column? So please provide any kind of evidence or proof supporting your comments. The default file format and because of that the best known and widest spread file type. Uses the open file format and is in general accessible with other applications. Can use and save all the functions available in Excel. A little bit contradicting: But not being able to include VBA macros can be an advantage and disadvantage at the same time. Needs more disk space than other file formats e.
Unsafe as it can contain VBA macros. Needs more disk space than most of the other file formats e. The default Excel file type for workbooks with VBA macros. Uses the open file format and is therefore accessible with other applications. Uses the open XML standard. Unsafe: Can contain malicious code within the VBA part.
Smaller file size. Faster opening and closing of files. Formulas with more than characters allowed. Some third party tools e. OpenOffice might not be able to open your file. Not very well known.
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