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Using templates in web version of Excel
Excel for the web looks a lot like the Excel desktop app. However, there are some differences to be aware of. For example, not all file formats are supported, and some features may work differently than the desktop app. This link explains these differences.
Differences between using a workbook in the browser and in Excel
Additional Information:
Free Excel for the web templates on Office.com
Hope I was able to help you with this information.
I know I don't know anything (Socrates)
Excel for the web looks a lot like the Excel desktop app. However, there are some differences to be aware of. For example, not all file formats are supported, and some features may work differently than the desktop app. This link explains these differences.
Differences between using a workbook in the browser and in Excel
Additional Information:
Free Excel for the web templates on Office.com
Hope I was able to help you with this information.
I know I don't know anything (Socrates)
Thank you so much for the reply and for answering my question.
I don't see xlts in the list of supported file types and that is the file type I downloaded for the template I wanted to use.
Steven
To view or edit in Office for the web, use the following table to check which file formats are supported.
Unable to View or Edit Office files by using Office Online or Office Web Apps
Microsoft Excel
File formatView in Excel for the web or Excel Web AppEdit in Excel for the web or Excel Web App
Open XML (.xlsx)
Yes
Yes
Binary (.xlsb)
Yes
Yes
Binary (.xls)
Yes on OneDrive
Not on SharePointYes on OneDrive.
Not on SharePoint.Macro (.xlsm)
Yes
Yes. However, you are prompted to create a copy of the file that has the macros removed when you save the changes that you have made.
Other file formats (.xltx, .xltm, .xlam, .xlm, .xla, .xlt, .xml, .xll, .xlw,ods, .prn, .txt, .csv, .mdb, .mde, .accdb, .accde, .dbc, .igy, .dqy, .rqy, .oqy, .cub, .uxdc, .dbf, .slk, .dif, .xlk, .bak, .xlb)
No
No
Hope this information was helpful to you.
Please do not forget that what Excel for web cannot yet do, it will be able to do.
I wish you continued success with Excel.
I know I don't know anything (Socrates)