File Extension | _XLS |
Full Name | Microsoft Excel Workbook |
_XLS is a file extension associated with files created by the popular Microsoft Excel application. _XLS files are identical to Excel’s default file format XLS. The added ‘_’is a part of practice to prevent malicious macros sometimes included in spreadsheets sent via email from damaging user’s computer.
File Extension | XLSHTML |
Full Name | Microsoft Office Excel HTML Document Format |
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "_XLS") to another (referred to as "XLSHTML"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, _XLS file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format _XLS to format XLSHTML becomes essential.
So, how can we perform _XLS to XLSHTML file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format _XLS and transforming it into format XLSHTML. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of _XLS to XLSHTML converters.
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of _XLS to XLSHTML. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the _XLS file:
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.