- 1). Open your spreadsheet application software, such as Microsoft Excel or the OpenOffice Calc.
- 2). Click on "File" to open the File menu.
- 3). Select "New."
- 4). Open the File menu again.
- 5). Select "Save as."
- 6). Choose the ".xls Microsoft Excel 2003 file format" from the File Type drop down menu. The File Type menu is located directly underneath the File Name box.
- 7). Press "Save" to create the XLS file.
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