How to open a .XLW file online
Three steps, a few seconds, no Excel.
Choose your .XLW file
Drag your .XLW file onto the box above, or click Choose file.
Supported
Your .XLW file is opened: every sheet, formula and merged range.
Browse, search, export
Switch sheets, click a cell to see its formula, search the whole sheet and export it as CSV or JSON.
What is a .XLW file?
Everything worth knowing about Microsoft Excel Workspace file files.
An XLW file is an Excel Workspace File developed by Microsoft. It is a spreadsheet format that stores the layout and positions of multiple open workbooks. These files are typically opened using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, and repair utilities such as Advanced Office Repair or Advanced Excel Repair.
Programs that open .XLW files
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Related viewers
Other free viewers for related formats.
Is my .XLW file uploaded anywhere?
No. Your .XLW file is opened for you.
Are formulas recalculated?
The viewer shows the values Excel or LibreOffice saved in the file, plus the formula behind each cell when you click it. It doesn't recalculate, so what you see is exactly what the author saw when saving.
Can I open a password-protected .XLW file?
Not yet. Files encrypted with a password to open are detected and reported; sheets that are only "protected against editing" open normally.
Why doesn't my chart or image show?
This viewer focuses on cell data: values, formulas, merged cells and fill colours. Charts, images and pivot table layouts are not drawn yet.
How big a file can I open?
Up to 50 MB. Large sheets are shown 500 rows at a time so your browser stays fast. Search still covers every row.
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