Open XLAM files

  • Full name
    Microsoft Excel 2007/2010 Open XML Macro-enabled Add-in Format
  • Developer
    Microsoft
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Have you encountered a problem with a XLAM 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 XLAM file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your XLAM file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is XLAM file?

The extension xla denotes an Open XML Macro-enabled AddIn for Microsoft Excel. The XLAM files include VBA (Visual Basic for Applications) and may contain macro code. They can be loaded when starting 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.

The Open XLM format has been used by Excel since 2007 (Mac 2008). It is based, as the name suggests, on XML and is compressed using the Zip algorithm. For the 2000, 2003, and XP Office versions, this functionality can be remedied using the Microsoft Office Compatibility Pack, which may limit the use of XLAM files.

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

Programs which can open a XLAM file

How to open file with XLAM extension?

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

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

Set Microsoft Excel as the default program for opening XLAM 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 XLAM 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 XLAM files

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

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