{"id":12183,"date":"2013-09-15T07:39:53","date_gmt":"2013-09-15T07:39:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.learnexcelmacro.com\/?p=3173"},"modified":"2022-07-26T10:31:25","modified_gmt":"2022-07-26T10:31:25","slug":"convert-xla-to-xls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vmlogger.com\/excel\/2013\/09\/convert-xla-to-xls\/","title":{"rendered":"Excel Tip : How to save an Excel Addin (.xla) to Excel Workbook(.xls)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello Friends,<\/p>\n

This is a small excel tip to convert a .xla<\/strong> or .xlam<\/strong> file to .xls<\/strong> or .xlsm<\/strong> file. This is a simple trick but really helpful one \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

A file with .xla or .xlam extension<\/strong> is an Excel Add-Ins file format which can add new modules, extra functionalities, tabs, buttons, etc. in to your local Microsoft Excel software. Add-ins are supported by Microsoft Excel 2007<\/strong> and later on.<\/p>\n

For example<\/strong>: You can explore this useful file manager add-in<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This article will show you – How can you convert an existing .xla or .xlam file in to your normal excel spreadsheet<\/strong><\/em> which you can view and modify easily.<\/p>\n

Follow the below Steps to do the same:<\/p>\n

Step 1: Double Click on .xla or .xlam file<\/h2>\n

Double click on .xla or .xlam file as shown in the below image:<\/p>\n

\"Pic<\/p>\n

Step 2: File will open as shown in the below Pic 2<\/h2>\n

This file opens like picture below. As you can see here there is no sheet, tab etc. visible.<\/p>\n

\"Pic

Pic 2 – XLA to XLS<\/p><\/div>\n

Step 3: Now Press ALT+F11<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Now press ALT+F11<\/strong> (Refer Pic 3). If your add-in is password protected, it will prompt for password. Provide the valid password and proceed.<\/p>\n

Step 4: Now Expand Microsoft Excel Objects<\/i><\/h2>\n

As shown in below picture, expand the Microsoft Excel Objects and Select This Workbook<\/strong>.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Pic

Pic 3 – XLA to XLS<\/p><\/div>\n

Step 5: Press ALT + F4<\/strong><\/h2>\n

After pressing ALT+F4<\/strong> you should see the property window of the “ThisWorkBook” Object as shown in below picture.<\/p>\n

\"Pic

Pic 4 – XLA to XLS<\/p><\/div>\n

Step 6: Set the IsAddin Property<\/h2>\n

Set the IsAddin<\/i><\/strong> property to FALSE<\/strong> as shown in the below picture<\/p>\n

\"Pic

Pic 5 – XLA to XLS<\/p><\/div>\n

Now you can see your Workbook. Save it as .xls, .xlsx or .xlsm.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Cheers \ud83d\ude42 You are done !! Enjoy your excel workbook<\/h2>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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