Tips to open XSL file

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

XSL file extension

File Name Microsoft SharePoint WorkSpace Groove Database Format
File Category Database Files

The XSL file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the XSL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the XSL file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 6
  • 3
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is XSL file?

The file with the extension XSL is the Database Files file type. Database Files consists of 403 similar files. Microsoft SharePoint WorkSpace Groove Database Format is supported by 3 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The TextMate application is recommended to open the file. It was released by MacroMates Ltd.. Alternatively, you can use 10 other programs. You can use Adobe Dreamweaver, FileMaker Pro, XMLSpy, Microsoft Visual Studio in case TextMate cannot be used.

How to open XSL file?

The main problem with Microsoft SharePoint WorkSpace Groove Database Format is that the XSL file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that XSL files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the XSL 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 TextMate

In this case, you should first verify that the TextMate application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing TextMate 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 XSL files.

Step 2. Create association of TextMate with XSL files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the XSL file still does not use the TextMate program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. 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. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the TextMate application as the default for handling the XSL file.

Step 3. Update TextMate to the latest version

If, despite the association of the TextMate program with the Microsoft SharePoint WorkSpace Groove Database Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the MacroMates Ltd. page and install.

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

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the XSL file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our XSL file. Sometimes virus-infected XSL 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 XSL 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 this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair XSL file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file XSL except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the XSL file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the XSL file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the XSL file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the XSL file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.