Excel: File Format Does Not Change to Normal When Saving

ID: Q65380


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SUMMARY

Microsoft Excel will not convert a file's format to Normal when saving if the file was originally created or saved in a format other than Excel's Normal format.

For example, if a Lotus 1-2-3 worksheet is opened into Excel and Save is chosen from the File menu, the file will be saved in Lotus 1-2-3 format (WKS or WK1).

To save the worksheet in Excel's Normal format, do the following:

  1. From the File menu, choose Save As.


  2. Click the Options button.


  3. Select the Normal option and click OK.


  4. Click the Save button.


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Last Reviewed: March 21, 1999