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Virginia936
Apr 20, 2023Copper Contributor
New Excel table is saved in compatability mode
New Excel table is saved in compatibility mode. There is a Table Design tab on the ribbon, but I want to do a Split table. I don't see any option for that. Under Table Tools one item says it is disab...
- Apr 20, 2023
Make sure this is set:
If the workbook is being exported from another application. the file format would be determined by that app.
Patrick2788
Apr 20, 2023Silver Contributor
'Split table' is a command available for tables when working in Microsoft Word. How would you like to modify the Excel table?
BTW - if you'd like to get out of compatability mode, you can go to File menu | Info and click the convert button to convert the workbook to an XLSX.
BTW - if you'd like to get out of compatability mode, you can go to File menu | Info and click the convert button to convert the workbook to an XLSX.
- Virginia936Apr 20, 2023Copper Contributor
there is no convert button under file.
and why is a. new file created in the old format?- Virginia936Apr 20, 2023Copper ContributorOk. I found it under file info convert. Do I need to set something to get new files created in xlsx?
- Patrick2788Apr 20, 2023Silver Contributor
Make sure this is set:
If the workbook is being exported from another application. the file format would be determined by that app.