Windows users can open a variety of files in native external applications instead of opening within browser pages, which is convenient in many ways. However, some users have reported that they get an error from a web browser that does not support opening excel files while trying to open Excel files. The error often reads – To open this workbook, your computer must have a version of Microsoft Excel installed, and your Web browser must support opening files directly from Excel. This article will show you the best ways to navigate this error.
Why can’t I open Excel in Chrome?
A few things can hinder Excel from opening in your chrome browser. First, at the top of the list is a large Excel file size. We already know that Chrome is a resource-intensive browser; hence opening a huge excel file on the browser may be too taking on your computer. Other reasons could include old browser data and even an outdated browser. Whatever the reason is, we will walk you through the most recommended ways to fix the issue.
How do I open Excel files directly from Chrome?
1. Use a different browser
This may be the case if you are trying to open a large file. Google Chrome is known for its intensive resource use. An alternative is the Opera browser. The ad blocker in Opera may reduce page load times by up to 90% while blocking all sorts of advertisements. Ads are blocked at the web engine level by Opera’s built-in ad filter. Consequently, it uses fewer resources and provides a quicker page load time. It is also built on Chromium and supports all Chrome-based extensions, making adding additional features easy.
2. Use Plugin for Firefox and Chrome
IE Tab Extension For Chrome If you cannot open an Excel file from a website, adding this extension will be a helpful solution.
3. Delete the browser cache
If Chrome is not downloading Excel files, you should clear your browser data. Old data can make the browser non responsive to links and some websites.
How do I open an XLSX file in Chrome?
You should try this extensions if the browser does not support excel files with encryption. If your browser does not support opening any Excel file, the solutions in this article should come in handy. However, if none of the three fixes works as a last resort, you may consider resetting your browser. The downside is that you may lose some important browser data. This article is helpful if your prefer to open an Excel file in browser instead of performing a file download. Let us know in the comments if these solutions worked for you.
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