Difference between an excel worksheet and XLXS file

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I'm a beginner in the world of computer and ms office. On my computer I
using Office2007. In excel Icreate a file and saved it as .XLXS file. For the
correctons of this file I send to my friend,by using a flash disk. My friend
is using Office2003. My file is not oppen on my friend's computer.Why?
 
Martin said:
I'm a beginner in the world of computer and ms office. On my computer I
using Office2007. In excel Icreate a file and saved it as .XLXS file. For
the
correctons of this file I send to my friend,by using a flash disk. My
friend
is using Office2003. My file is not oppen on my friend's computer.Why?
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..xlsx (you misread the extension!) is the new Office 2007 format. You have
two options - either do a "Save As" and save it as an Excel 97-2003 format,
or get your friend to download and install the Compatibility pack for office
2007

HTH
 
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