File extension XLA
| File type | Microsoft Excel Add-in Format |
| Developer | Microsoft |
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What is a XLA file?
XLA file extension is used by Microsoft Excel software to store program plugins. XLA file contains additional modules and functions that can be used to add features to spreadsheet documents or automate certain processes. XLA file can store VBA macros, which after activation can be run with key shortcuts and/or by using additional buttons accessed through the toolbar.
Users can generate custom XLA files directly in Microsoft Excel. To gain access to addons user must activate function that allows them to be used.
Program(s) that can open the .XLA file
Mac OS
How to open XLA files
If you cannot open the XLA file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports XLA among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the XLA file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the XLA format files
The inability to open and operate the XLA file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Microsoft Excel Add-in Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a XLA file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the XLA file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the XLA from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the XLA format
- The XLA file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the XLA file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a XLA file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the XLA file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the XLA file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the XLA file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.XLA) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected XLA file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the XLA file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. XLA) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.