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XLSX (Excel Spreadsheet)

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The default file format for Microsoft Excel, based on the Open XML standard.

XLSX is the standard file format for Microsoft Excel spreadsheets. It was introduced with Microsoft Office 2007 and replaces the older .XLS format.

Features of XLSX:

  • XML-Based: Uses the Open XML standard, which makes it more robust and compact than binary formats.
  • Support for Formatting: Unlike CSV, XLSX preserves cell formatting, formulas, charts, and multiple sheets.
  • Data Integrity: Less prone to corruption compared to the older .xls format.

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