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Open XML with Excel 2016by default

Anonymous
2016-06-02T09:13:38+00:00

Up to the last update you were able to set xml files to be opened by excel by default.  It appears that the latest release has removed this ability.

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  1. Anonymous
    2016-06-02T10:52:28+00:00

    Hi EricKlein7301,

    Since our forum mainly focuses on Office 365 for Business online services, for Office 2016 client related issues, I suggest you post on our TechNet forum-Excel IT Pro Discussions for expert help.

    Thanks,

    Cliff

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-06-03T00:00:18+00:00

    hi eric,

    as cliff mentioned, we mainly focus on office 365 for business online services. however, there is a method to make xml files be opened in excel by default.

    1. right click on the xml file > properties.
    2. click ‘change’.
    3. click on ‘more apps/ more options’ > look for another app on this pc.
    4. in the window that opens, browse [excel].

    usually, for windows 8.1/10, the microsoft office location is

    c:\program files (x86) \microsoft office\root\office16 for 32-bit office 2016.

    c:\program files\microsoft office\root\office16 for 64 -bit office 2016.

    if it doesn’t work for you, as suggested, please post on our technet forum-excel it pro discussionsfor expert help.

    thanks,

    neha

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