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Can I import an.xls file (Microsoft for Mac 2004) into Numbers?
I would like to know before I download the latest Numbers/Pages from applications Apple.
I put El Capitan on my iMac 2009 and lost Microsoft Office 2004 through the update to the new system.
Apple help says that in Numbers you can convert .xlsx files into Numbers but no mention of the older files.
Any reply would be very much appreciates.
Thanks in advance.
Hello there, Monpopp.
It sounds like you are looking to find out if the latest version of Numbers for Mac can open an older Excel file from Office for Mac 2004. The following link to the online Number Help provides some helpful information in that regard:
Open a spreadsheet
Numbers can open spreadsheets saved on your Mac, in iCloud, on connected servers, and in third-party storage providers such as Dropbox. You can also use Numbers to open and edit Microsoft Excel spreadsheets (.xls and .xlsx).
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers.
Hello there, Monpopp.
It sounds like you are looking to find out if the latest version of Numbers for Mac can open an older Excel file from Office for Mac 2004. The following link to the online Number Help provides some helpful information in that regard:
Open a spreadsheet
Numbers can open spreadsheets saved on your Mac, in iCloud, on connected servers, and in third-party storage providers such as Dropbox. You can also use Numbers to open and edit Microsoft Excel spreadsheets (.xls and .xlsx).
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers.
You can always install Numbers and try it. Nothing will happen if it doesn't work for you. You always remove Numbers if to doesn't open the files
Monpopp wrote:
Can I import an.xls file (Microsoft for Mac 2004) into Numbers?
In Numbers File > Open and navigate to the xls file. It should import without a problem. If you have "array" formulas or fancy formatting you may have to rework some parts of the spreadsheet. If you run into problems when doing that you can always come back here and post specifics.
SG
It works beautifully, just as you said. Thanks a lot for your time.
Thanks Wayne. All is well now.
Your time is very much appreciated.
Kind Regards Monique
Thanks Wayne. All is well now and solved my problem.
Your time is very much appreciated.
Kind Regards Monique
Hello again, Monpopp.
You are very welcome. I'm glad the information was useful in helping you make up your mind on using Numbers.
Sincerely.
Microsoft for Apple 2004 .xls files to convert into Numbers
