Does SharePoint support XLSM files?

In SharePoint Server 2010, Excel Services ignores VBA macros. Therefore, *. xlsm files can now be loaded in Excel Services.

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How do I stop Excel from opening in read only in SharePoint?

How do I change a SharePoint document from read only?

Right-click on the SharePoint document and select Properties.
Open the General tab.
Uncheck the “Read-only” box.
Click Apply and then on OK to save the changes.

Is XLSM macro enabled?

An XLSM file is a macro-enabled spreadsheet created by Microsoft Excel, a widely-used spreadsheet program included in the Microsoft Office suite. It contains worksheets of cells arranged by rows and columns as well as embedded macros programmed in the Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) language.

Can XLSM file be shared?

Yes, you can share a XLSM workbook.

Can you use Excel macros in SharePoint?

With the reference to Differences-between-using-a-workbook-in-the-browser-and-in-Excel, you can’t run Macros on SharePoint Excel online.

Will VBA work in SharePoint?

Generally, VBA/macros shouldn’t be affected if you store the Excel workbook in SharePoint site, as long as you are opening with Excel desktop app.

How do I turn off read only in SharePoint?

Right-click the file and choose Properties. If the Read-only attribute is checked, uncheck it and select OK.

How do I fix Excel from opening in read only mode?

Unlocking a Locked Excel File on a PC

From Explorer, search for the Excel File in question.
Right-click on the Excel file you want to edit.
Select Properties.
Go to the bottom of the General Tab.
Uncheck the Read Only check box.
Click OK to finalize.

Why can’t I open XLSM files?

The error message you are seeing occurs when the file extension is changed manually in Finder (or Windows explorer in Windows). For example, if you saved the file as a standard Excel workbook with . xlsx file extension and afterwards changed it in Finder to . xlsm you could expect this message.

What’s the difference between Xlsx and XLSM?

xlsm” is basically the same as “. xlsx” and can be opened with Excel 2007 and above. The only difference is that “. xlsm” starts the macro.