Excel binary file format

[Thomas Kregeloh]

Hi there,
is the binary file format of Excel-files documented (it surely is -
somewhere), and is this documentation available anywhere? I tried to google
for it but wasn't lucky. I'd like to generate Excel files outside of Excel.
TIA
Thomas

 

[Rob Bovey]

Hi Thomas,

The last place it was publicly documented was in the Excel 97 SDK, which
is now out of print. You might be able to find a copy from a used book
seller. The only other alternative is to write Microsoft and ask them for a
copy. Here's the text regarding this option from KB article Q239653:

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NOTE: The Microsoft Office binary file format documentation was removed
from the MSDN in 1999. If you would like to receive this documentation,
you can send e-mail to (e-mail address removed), or mail to:

Office File Format Documentation Request
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052

Requests should contain a detailed description for planned use of this
documentation.

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Rob Bovey, MCSE, MCSD, Excel MVP
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[Thomas Kregeloh]

Thank you Rob,
that's what I was looking for!
ThoK