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XLSM File Extension

XLSM file extension is created by Microsoft, also known as Excel Open XML Macro-Enabled Spreadsheet. XLSM has been classified as Spreadsheet Files. This file is saved during a zipped format. you will view the contents by unzipping it with a file decompression program. You can open XLSM files in Microsoft Excel program.



Excel Open XML Macro-Enabled Spreadsheet File Type

Excel Open XML Macro-Enabled Spreadsheet File Type
Extension .xlsm
Developer Microsoft
Popularity 5.0 (808 Votes)
Mime Type application/vnd.ms-excel.sheet.macroenabled.12
Default Program Microsoft Excel
Category Spreadsheet Files
Format Zip
Updated 11/1/2024

What is a XLSM File Type?

XLSM files are XLSX files, but with macros enabled. A macro is a useful function that functions as a script, allowing users to automate repetitive tasks. It comes with hundreds of macros, but you can also save your own macros, which consist of buttons and mouse clicks that perform a specific action, and modify them to make minor changes. Some examples of macro functions include formatting data in a selected column from a spreadsheet or spreadsheet; application d' mathematical equations specific to the data.

XLSM files can be opened with Excel 2007 or later, or with previous versions of Excel with support for Open XML components. Excel n'for security reasons; do not enable macros by default. Excel n'will not execute macros in XLSX files, even if they contain macro code. They must first be saved as XLSM files.

You can open XLSM files with d' spreadsheet applications such as Corel Quattro Pro and MobiSystems OfficeSuite Pro. Google Sheets (available in Google Drive) supports XLSM files also thanks to its Office compatibility mode.



Free online XLSM Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .XLSM (Excel Open XML Macro-Enabled Spreadsheet) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to XLSM, merge, split and compare the XLSM files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.



XLSM Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Excel Open XML Macro-Enabled Spreadsheet .XLSM File Extensions while opening the .XLSM files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open XLSM Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for Excel Open XML Macro-Enabled Spreadsheet on your system such as Microsoft Excel.
  2. Associate default Microsoft Microsoft Excel program for *.xlsm (Excel Open XML Macro-Enabled Spreadsheet) files.

    Associate XLSM Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.XLSM (e.g example.xlsm) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Microsoft Microsoft Excel program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .xlsm files.

    Associate XLSM Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.XLSM (e.g example.xlsm) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Microsoft Microsoft Excel program Or other appropriate program that you want.
    3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
    4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Microsoft Excel extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.


All Platform Software Programs for XLSM File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the XLSM files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open XLSM File on Windows

Software License Developer
Microsoft Access image. Microsoft Access 365 for Windows Commercial Microsoft
Aspose Aspose.Total for .NET image. Aspose Aspose.Total for .NET 16.3.0 for Windows Commercial Aspose
Microsoft Excel image. Microsoft Excel 365 for Windows Commercial Microsoft
Microsoft Office image. Microsoft Office 2019 for Windows Commercial Microsoft
Ability Office image. Ability Office 6 for Windows Commercial Ability
Corel Quattro Pro image. Corel Quattro Pro 2020 for Windows Commercial Corel
IMSI TurboPDF image. IMSI TurboPDF 7 for Windows Commercial IMSI

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen XLSM File on Mac OS

Software License Developer
Microsoft Excel image. Microsoft Excel 365 for MacOs Commercial Microsoft
Microsoft Excel for Mac image. Microsoft Excel for Mac 2019 for MacOs Commercial Microsoft
Microsoft Office image. Microsoft Office 2019 for MacOs Commercial Microsoft

Linux logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen XLSM file on Linux

Software License Developer

Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen XLSM file on Web

Software License Developer

iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen XLSM file on iOS

Software License Developer
MobiSystems OfficeSuite Pro image. MobiSystems OfficeSuite Pro 8 for iOS Commercial MobiSystems

Android logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen XLSM file on Android

Software License Developer
SoftMaker Office HD PlanMaker BASIC image. SoftMaker Office HD PlanMaker BASIC 2016.7 for Android Freeware SoftMaker
MobiSystems OfficeSuite Pro image. MobiSystems OfficeSuite Pro 8 for Android Commercial MobiSystems

About Licensing

  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

XLSM file extension icon image.About XLSM - Excel Open XML Macro-Enabled Spreadsheet

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Updated 11/1/2024


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