Excel programs open in notepad

Question

New computer..Imy excel programs are all opening in notepad..can't find file for office or excel to apply to file..

Answer 1

Tim,

thanks for your help

I'm running a pc..it's new ..on my old pc i never had an issue

I don't have office installed ..I'll try the link.

Also having an issue with signing in..I have to change passwords every time.

Bruce

Answer 2

Hi Bruce1789,

That will be the reason why your Excel files are opening in Notepad. You’ll need to install Excel or use the online version of Office in order to open these files.

Many thanks

Tim

Answer 3

Hi Bruce1789,

Many thanks for your question, my name is Tim and I’ll try my best to resolve your issues.

Just a few questions for you to clarify to help my response to you.

Are you using Windows or Mac?
Is Office365 installed?
When you refer to your excel programs do you mean the excel files them selves?

If you’re running windows and office installed, link below to change the default program as Excel:-

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/msoffice/forum/all/making-excel-default-spreadsheet-program/9d5369b9-7a98-4017-8e36-3bb411207e49

If you’re running Mac and office installed, link below to change the default program as Excel:-

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/250787017

Look forward to hearing from you.

Many thanks

Tim