Tips to open XCEL file
Can't open the XCEL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open XCEL files as well as a list of programs that support XCEL files.
XCEL file extension
| File Name |
Microsoft Excel For Mac Spreadsheet |
| File Developer |
Microsoft Corporation |
| File Category |
Spreadsheet Files |
The XCEL file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the XCEL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the XCEL file on each system platform.
What is XCEL file?
The XCEL file has been categorized as Spreadsheet Files. The author of this format is Microsoft Corporation. Spreadsheet Files consists of 100 similar files. Microsoft Excel For Mac Spreadsheet appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is Microsoft Excel. This was created by Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. The Microsoft Office programs will also handle the file when the Microsoft Excel program does not fulfill its role.
How to open XCEL file?
The most common problem when using Microsoft Excel For Mac Spreadsheet is that a specific XCEL is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open XCEL, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the XCEL file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Microsoft Excel
In this case, you should first verify that the Microsoft Excel application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Microsoft Excel in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support XCEL files.
Programs to open XCEL file
Remember to download programs supporting XCEL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Excel with XCEL files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the XCEL file still does not use the Microsoft Excel program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the XCEL file with the Microsoft Excel application.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Excel to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Microsoft Excel program with the Microsoft Excel For Mac Spreadsheet file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Microsoft Corporation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the XCEL file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the XCEL file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the XCEL file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected XCEL file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the XCEL file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged XCEL files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Microsoft Corporation
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted XCEL files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the XCEL file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the XCEL file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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