XLM File Description

Author:   |   Revised: November 26, 2018

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XLM File Summary

The XLM File Extension has one primary file type, Excel Macro format, and can be opened with Microsoft Excel released by Microsoft Corporation. The XLM File Extension are listed predominantly as Executable Files.

The XLM File Extension can be viewed on the Windows, Mac, and iOS operating systems. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. The XLM File Extension carries a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning that these files are scarcely found in most user's file stores.

If you would like to learn more about XLM files and the software that opens them, please see the additional detailed information below. Also, you can learn how to do some basic XLM file troubleshooting if you are having trouble opening these files.

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XLM Types


Main XLM Affiliation

.XLM
File ID:.xlm
Type:Excel Macro

This is a file that consists of macros that automate Microsoft Excel processes. The file can be developed by a user or installed with the Excel program.

Company: Microsoft Corporation
Group:Executable Files
Location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.xlm

Software Programs That Open The Excel Macro:


Microsoft Excel by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android

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XLM File Popularity


OS Popularity

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)


Troubleshoot XLM Files


Issues Opening XLM Files

Microsoft Excel Removed

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open XLM Files" when trying to open your XLM. Customarily, this means that Microsoft Excel is not installed on %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the XLM file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


Tip: If you know of another program that can open your XLM file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.


Outdated Microsoft Excel

Sometimes your installed version of Microsoft Excel won't support your Excel Macro file. You will need to download a newer version of Microsoft Excel if you don't have the right version. This problem is predominately due to having a Excel Macro file version that was created by a newer version of Microsoft Excel than what you have installed on your PC.


Tip: Right-clicking on your XLM, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.


Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening XLM files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.


Other XLM File Opening Causes

Although you might already have Microsoft Excel or another XLM-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Excel Macro files. If you are still having problems opening XLM files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

  • Windows Registry XLM file paths that are incorrect
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the XLM file in the Windows registry
  • Corrupt install of Microsoft Excel or other XLM-related program
  • Your XLM can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
  • Malware-tainted XLM file can't be opened
  • Device drivers of the hardware associated with your XLM file are corrupt or out-of-date
  • Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Excel Macro file successfully

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