File Extension Library


.XLB File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft
  • Category: Settings Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .XLB files and how to open them?

Can't open .XLB file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .XLB file.

What is a .XLB file extension?

.XLB file extension is created by Microsoft. .XLB has been classified as Settings Files. The format of .XLB file is Binary.

.XLB is Excel Toolbars File

Stores custom settings for toolbars (also known as command bars) created in Microsoft Excel; toolbar settings can be modified within Excel by choosing "Toolbars" from the View menu; the XLB file stores these custom settings, including which toolbars are visible, where they are located, and what options are available on each toolbar.

XLB files and allow the same toolbar setup to be transferred from one computer to another or to be used by multiple users. They are typically stored in the [username]\Application Data\Microsoft\Excel folder.

List of all softwares that can open the Excel Toolbars File
Windows
Microsoft Excel 2016
Mac
Microsoft Excel 2016
File Type 2:

OpenOffice.org Module Information File

Developer by: Oracle Category: Settings Files Format: XML

File used by OpenOffice.org, a free productivity suite developed by Oracle; contains information about a component library or macro, which is written in the OpenOffice.org Basic language and stored in an .XBA file.

XLB files are used with the other library files for loading modules. They are saved using XML formatting and use the names script.xlb and dialogue.xlb.

NOTE: OpenOffice.org was replaced by Apache OpenOffice in 2012.

List of all softwares that can open the OpenOffice.org Module Information File
Windows
Apache OpenOffice
Mac
Apache OpenOffice
Linux
Apache OpenOffice

How to fix problems with .XLB files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .XLB files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .XLB file format
  2. You need to check the .XLB file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)