Excel 2000 & .xlsx

[dicentra4]

I can't download spreadsheets that are sent to me in .xlsx format. What's
the best thing to do? Please be specific and keep it simple; I'm computer
illiterate.

 

[Don Guillett]

The best thing to do is have the sender save as .xls and then send.
Don't know if the converter works with 2000

 

[dicentra4]

The best thing to do is have the sender save as .xls and then send.
Don't know if the converter works with 2000

--
Don Guillett
Microsoft MVP Excel
SalesAid Software
(e-mail address removed)


Thanks. Unfortunately I sent it to myself from another computer (out of town) & no longer have access to the spreadsheet (nor does anyone else). Should I upgrade Excel? If so, to what? How do I do this? I want to keep Windows XP.

 

[Harald Staff]

"Best thing" depends on how much you depend on spreadsheets sent to you. If
it's even remotely connected to business, upgrade; buy Excel 2007 and
install it onto your WinXP system. (If Word2007 and Powerpoint2007 comes
with it, upgrade Word and Powerpoint too)
There are ways of downgrading the file; by SaveAs and by a file converter.
But imo it's better to have Excel2007.

Best wishes Harald

 

[Don Guillett]

Upgrade. In the meantime, send to my addy below if desired and I will
convert.

 

[David Biddulph]

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/923505

 

[Ron de Bruin]

See also
http://www.rondebruin.nl/2007filesin2003.htm