Use what to open Excel file

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Someone sent me an Excel file, but all I have on my computer is Word, Access, and Publisher (all 97), also Works (ver 4.5a). Is there a way to open this file and view it using the apps I have, or do I have to break down and load Excel?
Clark

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You may be able to open it with works. If so it will open one sheet at a time rather than as a book as created in excel. In Windows Explorer right click on the file and select Open With then navigate to Works. If not then you will have to install Excel.

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I’m not sure about this, but you may be able to ‘Insert | File’ to import it into Word.
(I can with Word 2K but I do have Excel and the appropriate import converter installed.)

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Yes, that works, but I really don’t like the look of it. I think I will load Excel. See, I never use it for anything, so why clutter up the computer with it. The Office disk I have is SR-1. After I load Excel, will I have to run the SR-2b update again?
Clark

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Does it not appear as/convert to a table? You should be able to modify it to a suitable view if that’s all you are after.
(Bear in mind I’m on W2K and it may not.)

Not sure about SR-2b update…

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Microsoft has an Excel viewer on their site. Try:

http://office.microsoft.com/downloads/2000/xlviewer.aspx

Mark

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