Spreadsheet formats

What is the XLSM format?

XLSM — Excel Macro-Enabled Workbook

XLSM is an Excel workbook that contains macros (VBA). Excel blocks macros from unknown sources, and many e-mail systems block XLSM files.

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About the XLSM format

XLSM is XLSX plus VBA code that automates the workbook. Because macros can carry malware, Windows and Office warn about or block them in downloaded files.

Converting to XLSX keeps the data and formulas without the macros; CSV or PDF are for sharing.

Programs that open XLSM

  • Microsoft Excel
  • LibreOffice Calc

What XLSM is used for

  • Automated reports
  • Templates with macros

Other Spreadsheet formats

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