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What is XLS?

XLS is the legacy Microsoft Excel format used before Office 2007. While superseded by XLSX, it's still widely found in enterprise data exports and archived files.

Format Details

Full Name
Microsoft Excel 97-2003
Extension
.xls

Key Features

  • Legacy support
  • Wide compatibility
  • Spreadsheet
  • Data analysis

What is XLT?

XLT is the legacy Microsoft Excel binary template format from Excel 97-2003. It stores spreadsheet formatting, formulas, and macros as reusable templates for creating standardized workbooks.

Format Details

Full Name
Excel 97-2003 Template
Extension
.xlt

Key Features

  • Excel legacy
  • Binary format
  • Template
  • Macro support

XLS vs XLT

FeatureXLSXLT
Full NameMicrosoft Excel 97-2003Excel 97-2003 Template
Extension.xls.xlt
Best ForLegacy supportExcel legacy

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