Tips to open XLTM file

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

XLTM file extension

File Name Excel Open XML Macro-Enabled Spreadsheet Template
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Spreadsheet Files

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

Operating systems
  • 5
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is XLTM file?

The file with the extension XLTM is the Spreadsheet Files file type. The creator of this file is Microsoft. In addition to this file, the Spreadsheet Files category includes 100 related files. Excel Open XML Macro-Enabled Spreadsheet Template is most often found on 2 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Mac OS, Windows. The main program that supports this format is Microsoft Excel. This was created by Microsoft Corporation. This file type can also be opened by 6 other programs. The SoftMaker Office, PlanMaker, Ashampoo Office, PlanMaker Viewer programs will also handle the file when the Microsoft Excel program does not fulfill its role.

How to open XLTM file?

An often recurring problem with Excel Open XML Macro-Enabled Spreadsheet Template is that XLTM is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that XLTM files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the XLTM 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. This can be achieved by typing Microsoft Excel into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open XLTM files.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Excel with XLTM files

If, despite the installed application, the XLTM file does not start in the Microsoft Excel application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the XLTM file with the Microsoft Excel program.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Excel to the latest version

If, however, after binding Microsoft Excel with Excel Open XML Macro-Enabled Spreadsheet Template there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest 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 XLTM file

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

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to XLTM files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the XLTM file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover XLTM files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of XLTM file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged XLTM files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Microsoft
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted XLTM 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.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the XLTM file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file XLTM to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.