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Abnormal file size caused by converting Excel tables to data areas
I recorded the steps, and what I want to do is fix the action that caused the file size explosion
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I see. Essentially, you need to re-size the table, but the workbook won't open to where you can fix it.
You can still update the table dimensions using xml.
1. Make a copy of the workbook
2. Re-name the workbook to end with .zip instead of .xlsx
3. Open the .zip using File Explorer
4. Go to 'xl' folder then open 'tables' folder. In the Tables folder you'll have an xml file for each table in the workbook (table1, table2, table3 - it always shows the default generic name here).
5. Drag table1.xml outside of the zip package to another folder and then open it with Notepad.
6. Within the xml file you have to update the dimensions in two places as seen in capture here:
7. After correcting the table dimensions, save the xml file and close it. Drag and drop the xml file back into the zip package in the tables folder - opt to 'Copy and Replace' when prompted.
8. Back out of the zip package entirely. Re-name the .zip to be .xlsx once again. Open .xlsx.
9. Enjoy
- Very good solution. The disadvantage is that. The xml is too large (usually 500-600MB), and there is no editor for editing
Thank you very much for your answer. After experiments, the size of the file is not reduced. Maybe my description of the problem is not accurate enough
