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    convert xlsx file to xls --excel 20076

    I have a file saved in .xlsx format. I do not have any macros in this file. I want this file to be converted to .xls file. what to do?
    I am not an expert. better solutions may be available
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    Re: convert xlsx file to xls --excel 20076

    Just save as from within the software and choose the .xls extension from the drop-down menu.
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    Re: convert xlsx file to xls --excel 20076

    FILE/SAVE AS/SAVE AS TYPE Excel 97-2003.

    However many formulae will not work on 2003. Any formulae with whole column references, SUMIFS and COUNTIFS (I think...), etc, etc. You will have fewer rows/columns, fewer levels of nesting , etc.
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    Re: convert xlsx file to xls --excel 20076

    Quote Originally Posted by Glenn Kennedy View Post
    Any formulae with whole column references
    I presume you meant to say "array formulae" rather than "any formulae"?
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    Re: convert xlsx file to xls --excel 20076

    To wit, once converted, any non-compliant formulae will have the prefix .xln_ (I think that's right) or will show a #NAME? error (where a function is not available).

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    Re: convert xlsx file to xls --excel 20076

    It's actually _xlfn.

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    Re: convert xlsx file to xls --excel 20076

    I knew it ... !!! LOL!

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    Re: convert xlsx file to xls --excel 20076

    Although that could have changed in the OP's Excel 20076 version.

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    Re: convert xlsx file to xls --excel 20076

    I did wonder whether we were dealing with a time traveller myself, but then put it down to something more mundane like large fingers on a small keyboard ...

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