How do I open an Excel spreadsheet without Excel?

How do I open an Excel spreadsheet without Excel?

You can open XLS files without Microsoft Excel using Microsoft's free Excel Viewer, which supports opening and printing XLS files, as well as copying data out of them. Several free alternatives to Excel that can be used to both open and edit XLS files include WPS Office and OpenOffice Calc.

Is there a free online version of Excel?

Microsoft Excel Online is the free version of Excel that works in your browser. It's a companion app to Excel, designed to let you view and edit your Excel spreadsheets online. … You can store all of your files in OneDrive, then edit any of the Office files online with Office Online.