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Sooty59
Copper Contributor
Feb 19, 2023

Cant open .xlsx files stored in Dropbox

Hi I am trying to open some Excel files that I have stored in Dropbox - however I get Excel cannot open the file '.....xlsx' because the file format or file extension is not valid. Verify that the ...
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GeorgieAnne
Iron Contributor
Feb 19, 2023

HiSooty59 

 

Can you copy it to your local drive and open it from your local drive?

If you can copy it to your local drive and the have trouble opening the workbook, try "Open and Repair" from the Open button:

If not, that is why we have backups 🙂

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    Sooty59
    Copper Contributor
    Feb 20, 2023

    GeorgieAnne 

    Thanks so much for your reply.  I soon found that I had other types of files I couldnt open in Dropbox so ended up doing a basic reinstall - all fixed now

    Thanks

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      GeorgieAnne
      Iron Contributor
      Feb 20, 2023
      Hello Sooty59

      Glad you got the solution you needed.

      Have a great time!
      Georgie

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