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I can't preview Excel files (".xlsx files are supported but something went wrong.")

I can't preview Excel files (".xlsx files are supported but something went wrong.")

MarcyHotz
Explorer | Level 4

Why can I no longer open Excel files stored in Dropbox? This is the message I get: .xlsx files are

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Mark
Super User II

@MarcyHotz wrote:

This is the message I get: .xlsx files are


are.....? what exactly?


 


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MarcyHotz
Explorer | Level 4

Sorry, not sure why this did not complete.  ".xlsx files are supported but something went wrong."

Mark
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Have a try and clearing your cache and cookies and try again 🙂


 


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MarcyHotz
Explorer | Level 4

I cleared cache and cookies and still get the same message.

 

.xlsx files are supported but something went wrong.

Mark
Super User II

If you download it and open does it work?


 


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MarcyHotz
Explorer | Level 4

I found a drop-down that says, "Open in....Excel for web or Excel.  This works for me. This was user ignorance.  I am good now.  Seriously appreciate your prompt responses.  I'm feeling much better about Dropbox now.

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