Open XLW files

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

What is XLW file?

Files with the extension XLW are used by the spreadsheet Microsoft Excel to save workspaces. The files contain information about the screen positions of worksheets and folders, as well as references to the corresponding files.

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The XLW file does not contain the actual tables.

Different versions of Microsoft Excel used this extension for saving workspaces. Starting with the 2007 version, only this file extension will be used, with older versions the extension xls is more common.

Older XLW files contain a completely different format than the version from 2007 onwards.

Older versions of Microsoft Excel for Apple Mac use this extension to extend the version number of Excel, such as Xlw4 for Excel 4.

Programs which can open a XLW file

How to open file with XLW extension?

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

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

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

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

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