Open XLM3 files

  • Full name
    Microsoft Excel 3 For Mac Macro
  • Developer
    Microsoft Corporation
Have you encountered a problem with a XLM3 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 XLM3 file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your XLM3 file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is XLM3 file?

Files with the extension XLM3 contain macros of the spreadsheet software Microsoft Excel.

More info

Macros are small, user-definable scripts or programs that control Excel. This allows repetitive tasks to be recorded and executed in a macro. Unfortunately, these macros can also contain malicious code, which is why it is advisable, especially for files from unknown sources, to subject them to a virus check before executing the macros.

Macros can be created with the menu item 'Record macro'. A macro can also be assigned a keyboard shortcut.

Programs which can open a XLM3 file

How to open file with XLM3 extension?

In order to open a file with XLM3 extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening XLM3 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 XLM3 files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Microsoft Excel or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening XLM3 files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support XLM3 files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of XLM3 files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Microsoft Excel as the default program for opening XLM3 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 XLM3 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 XLM3 files

Sometimes problems with opening XLM3 files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • XLM3 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 XLM3 files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • XLM3 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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