File Extension Library


.XLW File Extension

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

What are .XLW files and how to open them?

Can't open .XLW 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 .XLW file.

What is a .XLW file extension?

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

.XLW is Excel Workbook

Workbook created by Microsoft Excel version 4, a spreadsheet program; stores a grid of cells in rows and columns; may contain numbers, text, charts, and formatting; similar to a .XLS file.

Excel 4 workbooks only store worksheets, chart sheets, and macro sheets. They are formatted differently than Excel Workspace files, which are saved by other versions of Excel and also use the ".xlw" extension.

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

Excel Workspace File

Developer by: Microsoft Category: Misc Files Format: Binary

Workspace file saved by Microsoft Excel, a program used to create spreadsheets; contains the screen locations of one or more workbooks, as well as references to the workbook files; used to restore the layout when working simultaneously on multiple workbooks.

When XLW files are opened, Excel restores the workbooks back to their saved locations on the screen.

NOTE: XLW files do not include workbook data files. They only store the layout of the workbooks on the screen. You must have all workbook files available to reopen an XLW file properly.

List of all softwares that can open the Excel Workspace File
Windows
Microsoft Excel 2016
Mac
Microsoft Excel 2016

How to fix problems with .XLW files

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