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Learn how to open and convert the Excel Spreadsheet file type.","What is an Excel file? An Excel file is a spreadsheet document created in Microsoft Excel and saved in .xls or .xlsx format. It organizes data in a grid of rows and columns, supporting text, numbers, images, formulas, and charts. As businesses accumulate more of these files, file management becomes essential: the practice of storing, […]","What is an Excel file? An Excel file is a spreadsheet document created in Microsoft Excel and saved in .xls...","\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-1--what-is-an-excel-file\">What is an Excel file?\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An Excel file is a spreadsheet document created in Microsoft Excel and saved in .xls or .xlsx format. It organizes data in a grid of rows and columns, supporting text, numbers, images, formulas, and charts. As businesses accumulate more of these files, \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fglossary\u002Ffile-management\u002F\">file management\u003C\u002Fa> becomes essential: the practice of storing, organizing, locating, and distributing digital files.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-2--how-to-open-an-xls-document-file\">How to open an XLS document file\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The standard option to open an XLS document file is the Microsoft Excel program from Microsoft’s Office suite. This includes all the previous versions of the Excel program including the most recent.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For users without Microsoft products, there are alternatives to open the XLS extension. The most popular choice is Microsoft’s own alternative, ‘Microsoft Excel Viewer’. There’s also third party software available that opens the XLS, as well as built-in browser extensions that allow users to access and edit XLS files.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-24696\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"541\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F04\u002F19195402\u002Fxls-document-file-2.png\" alt=\"A screenshot of the Excel interface.\" class=\"wp-image-24696\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F04\u002F19195402\u002Fxls-document-file-2.png 800w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F04\u002F19195402\u002Fxls-document-file-2-450x304.png 450w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F04\u002F19195402\u002Fxls-document-file-2-768x519.png 768w\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The easiest way to open an XLS is Microsoft Excel but there are alternatives.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that you understand the XLS a little more, here are some unique benefits you get from using them.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-3--benefits-of-using-an-xls\">Benefits of using an XLS\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">XLS files are optimal for storing information that necessitates sorting in the form of rows or columns. They are capable of handling data, such as text and images. XLS files are most commonly used in a business setting. They’re capable of organizing different user inputs in ways favorable to visualizing and planning future tasks. For example, a user might input data concerning money they make from different jobs they do. They could arrange it in ways that help them prioritize their work.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A powerful way to use XLS files are to assist in analysis of important data. Another way it helps businesses is by providing valuable visuals of a large quantity of data to organize it for future use. Sometimes data is best understood when it’s sorted in a way that allows users to visually separate different pieces of it. XLS provides that opportunity better than other programs.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter wp-image-24699\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1459\" height=\"457\" src=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F04\u002F19195401\u002Fxls-document-file-3.png\" alt=\"A screenshot of the XLS startup page.\" class=\"wp-image-24699\" srcset=\"\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F04\u002F19195401\u002Fxls-document-file-3.png 1459w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F04\u002F19195401\u002Fxls-document-file-3-450x141.png 450w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F04\u002F19195401\u002Fxls-document-file-3-1024x321.png 1024w, \u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F04\u002F19195401\u002Fxls-document-file-3-768x241.png 768w\" \u002F>\u003Cfigcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The XLS helps users visualize complicated data.\u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"toc-4--how-and-when-to-convert-an-xls-document-file\">How and when to convert an XLS document file\u003C\u002Fh2>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the reasons you would want to convert an XLS file is so that you can send it in a more widely-used format. This makes it easier to open and is more professional. It also prevents accidental edits and other unwarranted changes to the original file. What type of file type should you convert to? It seems like the PDF is your best bet.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Converting from an XLS to a \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fpdf-document-file\u002F\">PDF document file\u003C\u002Fa> solves many of the problems people have with XLS, and gives the file a chance to be opened by more users. To convert from an XLS to a PDF:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Col class=\"wp-block-list\">\u003Cli>In Excel with the intended document open, click ‘File’\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Click ‘Export’, then select ‘Create PDF’\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Choose the content you wish to save to the PDF\u003C\u002Fli>\u003Cli>Save the file to a location of your choice\u003C\u002Fli>\u003C\u002Fol>\u003Cp class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The XLS creates organized fields of data to help better visualize information and improve project efficiency. The more you’re able to do with the file, the better your chances of successful projects will be. Make sure you know when and how to use it to cut down on mistakes and boost efficiency.\u003C\u002Fp>",3,{"url":37,"url_md":38,"alt":39,"height":40,"width":41},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F04\u002F19195403\u002Fxls-document-file.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F04\u002F19195403\u002Fxls-document-file-450x348.jpg","A picture of the XLS logo.",394,510,[43],{"id":44,"slug":44,"title":45,"path":46},"marketing-technology","Marketing technology","\u002Fpost-category\u002Fmarketing-technology\u002F",[48,55,62],{"featuredImage":49,"postId":50,"slug":51,"title":52,"description":53,"path":54},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F05\u002F19195323\u002Fxlsx-document-file-450x286.jpg",25190,"xlsx-document-file","XLSX document file – Organize data efficiently","The XLSX document file analyzes data in-depth, thus it is an important file type to understand. Learn the different ways it can be used and edited.","\u002Fblog\u002Fxlsx-document-file\u002F",{"featuredImage":56,"postId":57,"slug":58,"title":59,"description":60,"path":61},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2019\u002F04\u002F19195414\u002Fonedrive-for-business-450x194.png",24519,"onedrive-for-business","OneDrive for Business – A comprehensive guide","OneDrive for business is the professional version of the OneDrive cloud storage system. Learn how it helps companies store and save files.","\u002Fblog\u002Fonedrive-for-business\u002F",{"featuredImage":63,"postId":64,"slug":65,"title":66,"description":67,"path":68},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canto.com\u002Fcdn\u002Fen\u002F2018\u002F12\u002F19194111\u002Fmp4-video-file-450x330.jpg",20284,"mp4-video-file","A detailed guide to the popular MP4 video file","The MP4 video file is a reasonably-sized high quality way to download and stream videos on the web. Here are some of the nuances to the MP4 file extension.","\u002Fblog\u002Fmp4-video-file\u002F",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":70},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M9.175 10.825Q8 9.65 8 8t1.175-2.825T12 4t2.825 1.175T16 8t-1.175 2.825T12 12t-2.825-1.175M4 20v-2.8q0-.85.438-1.562T5.6 14.55q1.55-.775 3.15-1.162T12 13t3.25.388t3.15 1.162q.725.375 1.163 1.088T20 17.2V20zm2-2h12v-.8q0-.275-.137-.5t-.363-.35q-1.35-.675-2.725-1.012T12 15t-2.775.338T6.5 16.35q-.225.125-.363.35T6 17.2zm7.413-8.587Q14 8.825 14 8t-.587-1.412T12 6t-1.412.588T10 8t.588 1.413T12 10t1.413-.587M12 18\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":72},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 13t.288-.712T12 12t.713.288T13 13t-.288.713T12 14m-4.712-.288Q7 13.426 7 13t.288-.712T8 12t.713.288T9 13t-.288.713T8 14t-.712-.288M16 14q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 13t.288-.712T16 12t.713.288T17 13t-.288.713T16 14m-4 4q-.425 0-.712-.288T11 17t.288-.712T12 16t.713.288T13 17t-.288.713T12 18m-4.712-.288Q7 17.426 7 17t.288-.712T8 16t.713.288T9 17t-.288.713T8 18t-.712-.288M16 18q-.425 0-.712-.288T15 17t.288-.712T16 16t.713.288T17 17t-.288.713T16 18M5 22q-.825 0-1.412-.587T3 20V6q0-.825.588-1.412T5 4h1V2h2v2h8V2h2v2h1q.825 0 1.413.588T21 6v14q0 .825-.587 1.413T19 22zm0-2h14V10H5z\"\u002F>",{"left":4,"top":4,"width":5,"height":5,"rotate":4,"vFlip":6,"hFlip":6,"body":74},"\u003Cpath fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M12 20a8 8 0 0 0 8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8-8a8 8 0 0 0-8 8a8 8 0 0 0 8 8m0-18a10 10 0 0 1 10 10a10 10 0 0 1-10 10C6.47 22 2 17.5 2 12A10 10 0 0 1 12 2m.5 5v5.25l4.5 2.67l-.75 1.23L11 13V7z\"\u002F>",1789621305034]