What is the XLAM File Extension?

Writer:   |   Revised: December 05, 2018

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XLAM File Summary

There is one file type associated with the XLAM File Extension, the Excel Open XML Macro-Enabled Add-In format. According to our database, two distinct software programs (conventionally, Microsoft Excel developed by Microsoft Corporation) will enable you to view these files. The XLAM File Extension are listed predominantly as Plugin Files.

Windows, Mac, and iOS operating systems can be used to view XLAM files. Both desktop and mobile devices enable you to view and (sometimes) edit these files, depending on the software used. The Popularity Rating for XLAM files is "Low", which means these files are not ordinarily found on an everyday user's device.

Interested to learn more about the XLAM File Extension? We encourage you to view the detailed file information below to learn about the software that opens XLAM files, and other troubleshooting tips.

Low
Prevalence
8317
Position

/ 11690

Active

Importance

5

December

2018

Revised

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Known XLAM Files


Leading XLAM Type

.XLAM
File Ext:.xlam
Category:Excel Open XML Macro-Enabled Add-In

XLAM file extension may refer to a file used by a spreadsheet program called Microsoft Excel. This program enables users to create and edit spreadsheets. These files also contain a macro-enabled add-in that provides extra tools and functionality that may execute macros. XLAM files may also be used for extension of Excel provided modules. They can be added to 2007 or later versions of Excel as well as earlier versions with open XML component support.

Author: Microsoft Corporation
Group:Plugin Files
Entry: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.xlam

Software Programs That Open The Excel Open XML Macro-Enabled Add-In:


Microsoft Excel by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android

Microsoft Office by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac

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XLAM File Popularity


Device Breakdown

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Understanding XLAM Issues


Typical XLAM Opening Challenges

Microsoft Excel Disappeared

When you double-click your XLAM file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". Customarily, this means that Microsoft Excel is not installed on %%os%%. The typical path of opening your XLAM with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.


Tip: Another XLAM-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.


Wrong Version of Microsoft Excel is Installed

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Excel Open XML Macro-Enabled Add-In file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you've got the wrong version of Microsoft Excel installed, you'll need to install the correct version. This problem is predominately due to having a Excel Open XML Macro-Enabled Add-In file version that was created by a newer version of Microsoft Excel than what you have installed on your PC.


Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the XLAM file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.


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


Additional XLAM Opening Issues

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Microsoft Excel will resolve your issue. If you are still having problems opening XLAM files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for XLAM
  • Unintentional removal of the description of the XLAM file inside the Windows Registry
  • Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the XLAM format
  • File corruption affecting your XLAM file
  • Malware-tainted XLAM file can't be opened
  • Hardware related to XLAMs has device driver corruption
  • Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Excel Open XML Macro-Enabled Add-In file successfully

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