Exel file opens in Wordpad

[SharonR]

Hello,

I'm attempting to open an excel file that was sent to me via an email note.
When I click on it, file opens in Wordpad & it's all garbled. I have Office
2007 on my pc with Windows Vista Home basic operating system.

Thank you in advance.

Sharon R.

 

[Gary''s Student]

1. copy the file from email to your desktop
2. verify the file has an appropriate extension, like .xls

 

[SharonR]

Hello -- yes, the file does have an extension of .xls. I tried to 'save as'
Excel doc but would not let me do it - does not have this as a pick.

Thank you.

Sharon R

 

[Gord Dibben]

Right-click on the file and "Open With">Choose Program

Select Excel and click the "Always use this program etc." option.


Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP

 

[SharonR]

I'll give that a try. Thanks very much.

Regards,

Sharon Rouse