Excel files corrupted when opened on iPad

I can’t open some excel files on my iPad. I get a message that says “Microsoft can’t open the file (file name) because it’s file format or file extension isn’t valid, or the file might be damaged”

Anybody with a solution?

iPad Pro (3rd generation)

Posted on Jul 6, 2023 11:15 AM

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3 replies

Jul 10, 2023 1:22 PM in response to razmee209

Thank you razmee209

Couldn't find a helpful answer with Microsoft. I opened the file as a template, copied it to numbers created a new excel file and pasted it. I deleted the "corrupted" files and that was it

Jul 6, 2023 1:51 PM in response to antoniocevallos

antoniocevallos wrote:

I can’t open some excel files on my iPad. I get a message that says “Microsoft can’t open the file (file name) because it’s file format or file extension isn’t valid, or the file might be damaged”

Anybody with a solution?

Ask Microsoft https://support.microsoft.com/en-us

Clell316

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Jan 7, 2024 6:33 AM in response to antoniocevallos

Good morning. I am having the same issue and am curious how you were able to open as a template. Thank you in advance.

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