XCEL File: What is it?

Reporter:   |   Amended: November 26, 2018

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XCEL File Summary

Most XCEL files can be viewed with Microsoft Excel from Microsoft Corporation (the only known affiliated software application) and associated with the Microsoft Excel For Mac Spreadsheet format as it's primary file type. These files can be categorized as Spreadsheet Files.

We have found XCEL files on the Windows, Mac, and iOS operating systems. They are both mobile and desktop device friendly. XCEL files have a "Low" Popularity Rating; this means that they are not present on most devices.

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

Low
File Type Popularity
10974
Standing

/ 11690

Obsolete

File Status

26

November

2018

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XCEL Types


Leading XCEL Type

.XCEL
File ID:.xcel
Type:Microsoft Excel For Mac Spreadsheet

An XCEL file is used by the older Mac version of Microsoft Excel as a file extension for a spreadsheet. It is now obsolete and replaced by XLS or XLSX.

Author: Microsoft Corporation
Division:Spreadsheet Files
Folder: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.xcel

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Excel For Mac Spreadsheet:


Microsoft Excel by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android

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XCEL Demand


Browser Rankings

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


Troubleshooting Problems Opening XCEL Files


Frequent XCEL Opening Issues

Missing Microsoft Excel

When trying to open your XCEL file, you get the error "Can't Open XCEL File Type". If so, it typically means that you don't have Microsoft Excel installed for %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the XCEL file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


Tip: When another XCEL application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.


Microsoft Excel is Out-of-Date

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Microsoft Excel For Mac Spreadsheet file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version Microsoft Excel (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This issue mainly occurs when your Microsoft Excel For Mac Spreadsheet file was created by a newer version of Microsoft Excel than you have on your PC.


Tip: Investigate your XCEL file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.


Summary: Not having the right Microsoft Excel version on your computer can cause problems opening XCEL files.


Other XCEL File Opening Causes

Even with the correct version of Microsoft Excel installed, you can still experience difficulties opening XCELs. If you're still experiencing problems opening XCEL files, there could be other computer problems. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • File references in the Windows Registry for XCEL are wrong
  • Unintentional removal of the description of the XCEL file inside the Windows Registry
  • Defective install of a XCEL program, such as Microsoft Excel
  • XCEL file corruption
  • Your XCEL is infected with malware
  • Device drivers of the hardware associated with your XCEL file are corrupt or out-of-date
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Microsoft Excel For Mac Spreadsheet file

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