How to open a XLSX file with Excel 2003 without converter

**MD507** · 11-13-2008, 06:20 PM

I got an excel e-mail attachment with extension XLSX (Excel 2007), I have Excel 2003 that can only open XLS extension. Without downloading a converter long file after I update the file. I need to resend it to others. They don't have Excel 2007, they have Excel 2003. How can I get the XLSX open?

**martindwilson** · 11-13-2008, 06:25 PM

you're going to need one! the microsoft version once installed automatically converts on open you dont have to do anything a small window pops up saying file conversion in progress then robert's your dads brother it opens
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/ex...141071033.aspx

**JBeaucaire** · 11-13-2008, 06:28 PM

Send that link above to your friends/family, too. It's a must have for people who have no need to upgrade to 2007. Everyone should install it.

**MD507** · 11-13-2008, 06:30 PM

If I get the converter, can I than save it again in XLS extension after I read the converted file? And the Link website didn't work

**JBeaucaire** · 11-13-2008, 06:32 PM

Yes, but you won't have to care. Once it's installed you can open/close 2007 files effortlessly, there will be no additional steps needed.

That's why you AND your colleagues need to all install it, then stop worrying about the format. It won't matter.

**MD507** · 11-13-2008, 06:35 PM

What is the website link - The one that was given to be didn't work.

**martindwilson** · 11-13-2008, 06:36 PM

yep just save it as normal. some things dont work properly of course i opened on of royuk test calanders that was xlsx format and the embedded buttons did not work, also if functions are used in formulas that dont exist in previous versions they wont work either like
IFERROR
AVERAGEIF
AVERAGEIFS
SUMIFS
COUNTIFS
try
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/ex...141071033.aspx
it looks the same but it aint!!!