XLA File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .xla
Full Name Excel Add-In File
Type Add-in
Developer Microsoft
Main Usage Adds extra functionality to Excel
File Format Binary
Compatibility Microsoft Excel (Various versions)
MIME Type application/vnd.ms-excel.addin.macroEnabled.12
Commonly Associated With Excel Macros and Functions
Can Contain Macros, Custom Functions, Ribbon Customizations
Security Risk Can contain macros that may be harmful
Encryption Supports password protection
Primary Function Extends the capabilities of Excel workbooks
Can be Created By Microsoft Excel, Developers using VBA
File Path Example C:Users[username]AppDataRoamingMicrosoftExcelXLSTART
Editable Yes, with Excel or a compatible program
Transferability Can be shared with others having compatible Excel versions
Advantages Reusable, extends functionality, can automate tasks
Disadvantages Potential security risks from macros, Compatibility issues with different Excel versions
Can be Opened on Windows, macOS (with compatible Excel versions)
Direct Editing Possible in Excel through the "Add-Ins" menu