[Fixed!]: Google Sheet Downloaded as Excel Is Not Working

Solution 1 – Choose the Proper File Format

Solution 1.1: Download .xlsx File Extension

Steps:

• In the Google Sheets tab, click on File.
• Select the Download > Microsoft Excel (.xlsx).

• The file will download.
• Launch the file with Microsoft Excel and your problem will be resolved.

Solution 1.2: Download .ods File Extension

Steps:

• In the Google Sheets tab, click on File.
• Select the Download > Open Document (.ods).

• The file will download.
• Launch the file with Microsoft Excel and your problem will be resolved.

Read More: How to Download Google Sheets to Excel

Solution 2 – Download Directly from Google Drive

Steps:

• Go to your Google Drive.

• Scroll down to find out your sheet.
• Right-click on the file, go to the Context Menu and click on Download.

• The file will be downloaded.
• Launch the file with Microsoft Excel and your problem will be resolved.

Read More: How to Import Data from Google Sheets to Excel

Solution 3: Re-install Updated Version of Microsoft Excel

If none of the above solutions work, try re-installing the updated version of Excel.

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