Tips to open XLT file

Can't open the XLT file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open XLT files as well as a list of programs that support XLT files.

XLT file extension

File Name Excel Template
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Data Files

The XLT file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the XLT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the XLT file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 7
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is XLT file?

The file in the XLT format belongs to the Data Files category. The author of this format is Microsoft. Additionally, the Data Files category contains 1326 of other files. Excel Template is supported by 2 operating systems. The file will work on Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Microsoft Excel to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation. There are also 8 alternative programs to handle the XLT file. The SoftMaker Office, PlanMaker, IBM Lotus Symphony, PlanMaker Viewer programs will also handle the file when the Microsoft Excel program does not fulfill its role.

How to open XLT file?

The main problem with Excel Template is that the XLT file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file XLT to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the XLT 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. To do this, enter the name Microsoft Excel into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file XLT with Microsoft Excel. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open XLT files.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Excel with XLT files

If, despite the installed application, the XLT file does not start in the Microsoft Excel application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. 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 set the program to handle this type. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Microsoft Excel application as the default for handling the XLT file.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Excel to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Microsoft Excel program with the Excel Template file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Microsoft Corporation website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the XLT file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to XLT files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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 XLT file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected XLT files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the XLT files changes over time. 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. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular XLT file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Microsoft
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted XLT files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the XLT file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the XLT file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the XLT file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.