What is the XLSM File Extension?

By:   |   Refreshed: December 03, 2018

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XLSM File Summary

Our most recent information indicates that XLSM files are associated with only a single known file type, the Microsoft Excel Open XML Macro-Enabled Spreadsheet format, and can be viewed primarily with Microsoft Excel, including seven other known software applications (listed below). XLSM files are traditionally categorized as Spreadsheet Files.

We have found XLSM files on the Windows, Mac, and iOS operating systems. They are both mobile and desktop device friendly. The main XLSM file type has a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning these files are not frequently present on your typical desktop or mobile device.

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

Low
Demand
1263
Ranking

/ 11690

Active

Status

3

December

2018

Revised

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Varieties of XLSM Files


Leading XLSM Type

.XLSM
Extension:.xlsm
Group:Microsoft Excel Open XML Macro-Enabled Spreadsheet

The XLSM file extension is used by the latest versions of Microsoft Excel (from 2007 onwards), a widely used spreadsheet program. Basically, XLSM files are just like XLSX files but only macro-enabled, meaning it can be used like a script that automates repetitive tasks.

Developer: Microsoft Corporation
Group:Spreadsheet Files
Folder: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.xlsm

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Excel Open XML Macro-Enabled Spreadsheet:


Microsoft Excel by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android

WPS Office by Kingsoft

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android
Linux

Kingsoft Office by Kingsoft

Windows
Android
Linux

Google Drive by Google

iOS
Android
Web

Microsoft Access by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Apache OpenOffice Calc by Apache Software Foundation

Windows
Mac
Linux

Microsoft Excel Viewer by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Corel Quattro Pro by Corel

Windows

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XLSM Requests


OS Ranking

Windows (82.33%)
Android (11.56%)
iOS (3.43%)
Macintosh (1.71%)
Linux (0.60%)

Leading Device Types

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


Sources of XLSM Problems


Frequent XLSM Opening Issues

Microsoft Excel Disappeared

When trying to open your XLSM file, you get the error "Can't Open XLSM File Type". Customarily, this means that Microsoft Excel is not installed on %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the XLSM file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


Tip: If you don't have Microsoft Excel installed, and you know of another program to open your XLSM file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".


Incorrect Microsoft Excel Version

In other instances, your Microsoft Excel Open XML Macro-Enabled Spreadsheet file version may not be supported by your version of Microsoft Excel. Installing the latest version of Microsoft Excel from Microsoft Corporation is recommended. This issue mainly occurs when your Microsoft Excel Open XML Macro-Enabled Spreadsheet file was created by a newer version of Microsoft Excel than you have on your PC.


Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of XLSM file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).


Conclusion: The majority of XLSM file opening issues are due to not having the correct Microsoft Excel version installed.


Other Causes of XLSM File Opening Problems

Errors opening Microsoft Excel Open XML Macro-Enabled Spreadsheet files can still occur even with the latest Microsoft Excel software installed on your computer. Other XLSM opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • File references in the Windows Registry for XLSM are wrong
  • Unintentional removal of the description of the XLSM file inside the Windows Registry
  • Invalid installation of a XLSM-associated program (eg. Microsoft Excel)
  • Your XLSM can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
  • Past or present virus infection has affected your XLSM
  • XLSM-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Windows cannot load your Microsoft Excel Open XML Macro-Enabled Spreadsheet file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)

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