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Why are my Excel file extensions still unrecognized on Mac after transfer?

Transferred files & documents from PC to MAC. Unable to open my EXCEL spreadsheets, I was able to track down my original MS Office 2019 purchase and was able to install it on the Mac. However the EXCEL file extensions (XLSX) still remain 'unrecognized'


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iMac (M3, 2023)

Posted on Jul 9, 2024 9:20 AM

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Posted on Jul 9, 2024 11:42 AM

Right-click an .xlsx file, choose Get Info, in the field “Open with” select Excel, click “Change All”.

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Why are my Excel file extensions still unrecognized on Mac after transfer?

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