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Penelope

Penelope Report 25 May 2005 08:53

Sorry about this but I don't know who else to ask! I have to send an Excel spreadsheet file to someone who only has Microsoft Works software. He can't open it as it stands - is there a format I can save it in that will allow it to be opened in Microsoft Works spreadsheet programme? Sorry this isn't about geneaology - hope you don't mind. Penny D.

*~*Beve

*~*Beve Report 25 May 2005 10:14

Would it work if you copied and pasted onto a word document and then sent it as an e-mail attachment? Beve

Ann

Ann Report 25 May 2005 10:22

You could try Judy in the states, Penelope.she is brilliant. If you don't find out how to do it today, contact me + I'll ask my tutor tomorrow at college. I am doing (trying to!) ECDL. Ann

Tc

Tc Report 25 May 2005 10:25

Hi Penny Ask your contact to download Free excell viewer (google) first,then they will be able to view your attachment no problem. Tom

☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy

☼ Orangeblossom ☼ - Tracy Report 25 May 2005 10:31

You should be able to save your Excel file as a .wks file (instead of a .xls file) and then send that to him. He will be able to open this in his Works.

Judy

Judy Report 25 May 2005 17:49

The person you are sending the file to can download and install, for free, an EXCEL reader here: http://www.microsoft(.)com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=c8378bf4-996c-4569-b547-75edbd03aaf0&displaylang=EN Remember to remove the ( ) from the address! Judy :)

Judy

Judy Report 25 May 2005 17:50

Oooops! I see Tom beat me to the suggestion of the Excel reader! Great Minds think alike....LOL!

Helen

Helen Report 25 May 2005 18:51

Have you tried doing Save as with the file and choosing WKS 1-2-3 as the format? Helen

Penelope

Penelope Report 31 May 2005 05:48

Apologies for the very late 'thanks!' Your help is very much appreciated and the problem has been solved, thanks to you! Penny.