While it is technically possible to open an Excel file in Notepad, this is not a good idea. Excel files are binary files that contain complex formatting and data structures. When you open an Excel ...

Microsoft Word can accommodate a surprising number of file formats, and even take in Excel and PowerPoint data, though it might look funny. Here's how.

1. Start Excel and then, in the pane on the left, click Open. 2. Choose the file you were working on, but didn't have an opportunity to save before losing work. 3.