Open XLA files

  • Full name
    Microsoft Excel Add-in Format
  • Developer
    Microsoft
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Have you encountered a problem with a XLA 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 XLA file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your XLA file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is XLA file?

The extension XLA denotes an AddIn for Microsoft Excel. The XLA files include VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) and can be loaded at startup by Excel.

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AddIns extend Excel with additional features, such as new features or the ability to run macros. These add-ins can be created by the user or come from other developers.

Excel AddIns can be managed and loaded in the options under AddIns.

Programs which can open a XLA file

How to open file with XLA extension?

In order to open a file with XLA extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening XLA 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 XLA files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Microsoft Excel or other program from the list

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

Set Microsoft Excel as the default program for opening XLA 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 XLA 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 Microsoft Excel applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Microsoft Excel has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with XLA files

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

  • File data is corrupted
  • XLA 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 XLA files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • XLA 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)

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