You can use google spreadsheets to read .xls files.

spreadsheet.google.com, I believe. Free
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"Otto Moehrbach" wrote:

Yes. You can read an Excel file by downloading an Excel reader, but you
must buy the program to change an Excel file. HTH Otto
"EXCEL WORKS CONFUSED" <EXCEL WORKS
wrote in message ...
I have some billing in Microsoft Works spreadsheets on my home computer --
now I have a new job and I want to do billing at home, but my new job uses
Microsoft Excel. How can I use the Excel spreadsheets on my home
computer.
Do I need to buy the program?