Open NUMBERS files

  • Full name
    Apple Numbers Spreadsheet Format
  • Developer
    Apple
  • Popularity
Have you encountered a problem with a NUMBERS file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a NUMBERS file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your NUMBERS file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is NUMBERS file?

The spreadsheet Apple Numbers identifies its spreadsheet with the extension numbers.

More info

The data in a NUMBERS file is arranged in rows and columns and can be linked together using formulas and relationships. In addition to table cell values, formatting instructions, formulas, graphics, and images may also be included.

The format is based on XML. Numbers is also available as part of the Apple iWork Office suite.

Programs which can open a NUMBERS file

How to open file with NUMBERS extension?

In order to open a file with NUMBERS extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening NUMBERS file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with NUMBERS files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Apple Numbers or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening NUMBERS files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support NUMBERS files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of NUMBERS files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Apple Numbers as the default program for opening NUMBERS files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate NUMBERS files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Apple Numbers applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Apple Numbers has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with NUMBERS files

Sometimes problems with opening NUMBERS files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • NUMBERS files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open NUMBERS files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • NUMBERS file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

Possible conversions of NUMBERS file

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