How to Open ODS File in Excel
ODS files are spreadsheet files created by OpenOffice.org Calc. Excel does not natively support ODS files, but there are a few ways to open them.
Method 1: Use an online converter
There are a number of online converters that can convert ODS files to Excel format. One popular option is Zamzar. To use Zamzar, simply upload your ODS file to the website and select Excel as the output format. Zamzar will then convert the file and give you a link to download it.
Method 2: Use a third-party add-in
There are a number of third-party add-ins that can be used to open ODS files in Excel. One popular option is OpenOffice.org ODS Converter. This add-in allows you to open, edit, and save ODS files in Excel.
Method 3: Save the ODS file as an Excel file
If you only need to open the ODS file once, you can save it as an Excel file. To do this, open the ODS file in Excel and then click on the File tab. In the Save As dialog box, select Excel Workbook (*.xlsx) from the Save as type drop-down list. Then, click on the Save button.
Key takeaways
- ODS files are spreadsheet files created by OpenOffice.org Calc.
- Excel does not natively support ODS files, but there are a few ways to open them.
- One way is to use an online converter, such as Zamzar.
- Another way is to use a third-party add-in, such as OpenOffice.org ODS Converter.
- If you only need to open the ODS file once, you can save it as an Excel file.
