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Why can I not open an Excel Compound file with Office Excel xp?
I receive Excel files via e-mail from my head office that can't be opened
with Office xp. As close as I can tell, these files are called "Compound Excel Files". I can't find any explanation of what a Compound File is and why I wouldn't be able to open it. In addition, when I notified the office, they cut out the pertinent information segment of the file and re-sent it. Surprisingly, I was able to open it. They claim they didn't change the format or program. |
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There's information on compound documents in the following article:
Using a Dual File Format in Excel http://office.microsoft.com/en-gb/as...381621033.aspx Wetcoast40 wrote: I receive Excel files via e-mail from my head office that can't be opened with Office xp. As close as I can tell, these files are called "Compound Excel Files". I can't find any explanation of what a Compound File is and why I wouldn't be able to open it. In addition, when I notified the office, they cut out the pertinent information segment of the file and re-sent it. Surprisingly, I was able to open it. They claim they didn't change the format or program. -- Debra Dalgleish Excel FAQ, Tips & Book List http://www.contextures.com/tiptech.html |
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