How can I open excel files for free

[gensetsteve]

I need to open microsoft excel files but dont need to create them. Being a tight git dont see why I should be forced to buy excel. I tried to download a free package which down loaded a load of rubbish incl Imesh . If you ever get the chance to download Imesh DONT although not aggressive malware but its not far off and u cant uninstall it easily.

[Steve Bullman]

OpenOffice.org - The Free and Open Productivity Suite

[Jonesie]

Download OpenOffice, I use it at home and it works fine.

[detritus21]

There is an open office version go to OpenOffice.org - The Free and Open Productivity Suite open office stuff is generally pretty good and free

[Steve Bullman]

If either of the above options fail, you could try open office

[martwizz]

I use openoffice, its a great alternative.

 

Im not sure about those other suggestions though...

[John Roberts]

OpenOffice is splendid, can't recommend it highly enough not only can you read and right .xls files but you can also open and create word .doc files, PowerPoint .ppt files, Access files, There is also a really good graphics package and a maths equation writer (OK you might not use that one).

 

But if you have a docx or xlsx or pptx files Microsoft does produce viewers that allow you to look at and print documents, also if you really do want to just look at them and not print them then if you have Offices downloaded for the net, even if you don't have a licence you can still open documents though macros may not work.

[Jon Hartley]

...a slight change of subject but its still in the same vane, can any of you recommend a free ware alternative to autocad?

[gensetsteve]

Thanks guys for all the options above I am sure one will work out. I have been busy onsite for months and keep getting stuff on excel mainly H&S stuff

[John Roberts]

If you want something on site then our Android App will do simple CAD soon. You will still need something to sort out the data back in the office.

 

By the way Brisbane is my favorite Aus City.

 

...a slight change of subject but its still in the same vane, can any of you recommend a free ware alternative to autocad?