Open xlsx with earlier version of Excel (especially 97)

Here's the microsoft version

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/ex...141071033.aspx

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Originally Posted by martindwilson

since 97 and microsoft wont let you open xlsx(excel 2007 format)
you are stuffed if some inconsiderate 2007 user sends you a file in this format.
well not quite
use http://www.zamzar.com/ and it'll convert it to xls for free.

Very useful site, thanks for sharing Martin