XLR File Documentation


Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .xlr
Format Type Spreadsheet
Developed by Microsoft
Part of Microsoft Works Suite
Primary Association Works Spreadsheet
MIME Type application/vnd.ms-works
Introductory Year Early versions released in the late 1980s
Discontinued 2010
Compatibility Limited outside of Microsoft Works
Can be opened with Some versions of Microsoft Excel, LibreOffice Calc (with limitations)
Primary Usage Creating and editing spreadsheets
Features Supports formulas, charts, and basic spreadsheet functionality
File Size Generally smaller than equivalent Excel files
Conversion Options Can be converted to XLS, XLSX, CSV, and other formats through third-party tools
Accessibility Best accessed on Windows platforms
Interface User-friendly with a simpler interface compared to Microsoft Excel
Customizability Limited compared to more modern spreadsheet programs
Integration Poor with other non-Microsoft products
Support Status No longer supported or updated by Microsoft