What is an XLSX file?
XLSX is a spreadsheet file format created and used by Microsoft Excel, a widely used software application for processing spreadsheets and performing complex calculations. It allows users to organize, calculate, analyze, and visualize data in a table with features such as formulas, formatting, and charts.
XLSX files are part of the XML-based file format introduced in the 2007 version of the Microsoft Office suite and have since become the standard for Excel files.
One of the key advantages of XLSX files is improved file and data management as well as easier data recovery. XML-based files can be accessed and used by any XML-supporting application, not just Microsoft Excel. Because the data in XLSX files is stored as plain text, security concerns when sending these files over the internet are reduced.
OCR can be used to extract data from scanned or image-based documents, such as invoices, receipts, or forms, and convert it into editable and searchable text that can be stored in XLSX format.
With its versatility and compatibility with many applications, XLSX is a good choice for storing and managing spreadsheet data.
How do I open an XLSX file?
Many programs can open and work with XLSX files, including
- Microsoft Excel (versions 2007 and later)
- OpenOffice Calc
- LibreOffice Calc
- Google Sheets
- Apple Numbers
- Oxygen Office Professional for Linux, and many others.
After you open the XLSX file in your preferred program, you can view and edit its contents.
How do I convert a PDF to an XLSX file?
Converting PDF to XLSX is useful for extracting tables from a PDF and working with them in Microsoft Excel. It saves time and effort compared to entering the data manually.
One way to convert PDF to XLSX is to use an online converter like PDF2Go. It is a free, easy-to-use online tool that can convert PDF files to various formats, including XLSX. PDF2Go also supports converting XLSX files to PDF documents.
Find out more: How to convert a PDF file to Excel online
