Difference between an excel worksheet and XLXS file

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Martin - 05 Feb 2008 09:13 GMT

I'm a beginner in the world of computer and ms office. On my computer I
using Office2007. In excel Icreate a file and saved it as .XLXS file. For the
correctons of this file I send to my friend,by using a flash disk. My friend
is using Office2003. My file is not oppen on my friend's computer.Why?

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Gordon - 05 Feb 2008 09:21 GMT

> I'm a beginner in the world of computer and ms office. On my computer I
> using Office2007. In excel Icreate a file and saved it as .XLXS file. For
> the
> correctons of this file I send to my friend,by using a flash disk. My
> friend
> is using Office2003. My file is not oppen on my friend's computer.Why?

.xlsx (you misread the extension!) is the new Office 2007 format. You have
two options - either do a "Save As" and save it as an Excel 97-2003 format,
or get your friend to download and install the Compatibility pack for office
2007

HTH

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