Has a colleague sent you an email with an XLSX file attached? It’s not a strange new type of file for some new piece of software: it’s just a newer Excel file type. But if you have an older version of Excel, earlier than 2007, then you might not be able to open it. Here is an update from Microsoft that will allow you to open XLSK files in older versions of Excel. Additionally, here are several other free and easy ways to open XLSK files.
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Tips & Tricks: Open XLSX Files Without Excel 2007
Brent Whitfield
Brent Whitfield is CEO of DCG Technical Solutions, LLC. providing IT Support in the Los Angeles area since 1993. DCG exists to help our clients choose, implement, and manage IT and cloud solutions that are cost effective and reliable. DCG's pro-active approach to IT is ideally suited for companies who depend on reliable IT infrastructure, but don't want to spend a lot of money to keep it that way. DCG was recognized among the Top 10 Fastest Growing MSPs in North America by MSP mentor. Brent has been featured in Fast Company, CNBC, Network Computing, Reuters, and Yahoo Business.
