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Introduction
Have you downloaded a file with .xlsx extension, but you are not sure what it is? You most likely know what the file is, but you might be unsure on how to open it. That’s why you are here! We have made this guide for you to learn more about the .xlsx file extension and how to open it.
What is a .XLSX file?
The .XLSX file extension comes from Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet. The creator of this file extension is Microsoft. This file belongs to the zip format and it is a
What to know
There are currently 12 software that can open the .xlsx file on 6 platforms.
How to open a .XLSX file?
In this part of the article we will show you how to open the .XLSX file on various operating systems.
How to open a .XLSX file on Windows (7, 8, 10)
There are 4 simple steps to open the .xlsx file on Windows.
1. The first step is to download the

Step 2: Locating your .XLSX file
2. The second step is locating the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.

Step 3: Choose “Open with”
3. In the third step right click on your file and choose “Open with”.

Step 4: Choose the software and click ok
4. After choosing the “Open with” option, you will have an option to choose the LibreOffice software you have downloaded. Click on the software and click “OK”. Congratulations! You have opened your file on Windows.
How to open a .XLSX file on Mac
The .xlsx file can be opened in 4 steps on Mac.
1. The first step is to download the

Step 2: Finding your .XLSX file
2. In the second step you need to locate the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.

Step 3: Clicking “Open with”
3. In the third step, after locating your file, right click on it and click “Open with”.

Step 4: Choosing the software to open your file
4. After choosing the “Open with” option, you will have an option to choose the LibreOffice software you have downloaded. Click on the software and click “OK”. Congratulations! You have opened your file on Mac.
How to open a .XLSX file on Linux
We have written below an easy-to-understand guide on how to open the .xlsx file on Linux in 4 easy steps.
1. The first step is to download the

Step 2: Locate the .XLSX file
2. The second step is locating the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.

Step 3: Hover over the “Open with” button
3. In the third step, after locating your file, right click on it and click “Open with”.

Step 4: Open the file choosing the software
4. In the fourth step, after clicking “Open with”, you should see the LibreOffice software that you have downloaded. Click on the software and click “OK”. Congratulations! You have opened your file on Linux.
How to open a .XLSX file on Android
Below you can see a visual guide on how to open the .xlsx file on Android in simple steps.

Image 1: Locating your .XLSX file in the download folder
The first step is locating the downloaded file. The file can be usually found in your /download/ folder if you don’t remember where you have downloaded it to.

Image2: Unable to open the file
If you try clicking the file, it will show you the error above.

Image3: Open your Google Play Store
Please locate the app “Google Play Store” (picture above) and open it.

Image4: Search for the software and download it
In order to open the file, you will have to search for the
How to open a .XLSX file on iOS
The .xlsx file can be opened on iOS.

Image 1: Finding your files in the download folder
The first step is locating the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.

Image2: Can’t open the file
In order to open the file, you will have to search for the
How to open a .XLSX file in the Browser
The currently known web apps that can open this file are:
Still cannot open the .XLSX file?
If you cannot open the .XLSX file, it is entirely possible that you are trying to open the wrong file. The .XLSX file extension is similar to other file extensions such as:
Conclusion
In this article you have learned how to open the .XLSX file with the