XLS, XLSX, and ODS are types of files that we use a lot for spreadsheets, kind of like big tables of data. Programs like Microsoft Excel and OpenOffice Writer know how to work with these files. In this article, we’re going to learn about different ways to edit Excel spreadsheets. First, we’ll see how to do it online using a simple online spreadsheet editing app. Later, we’ll also talk about how to edit the same files programmatically using C# and Java.
Edit Excel Spreadsheets Online
Whenever you want to edit your spreadsheet files, it’s straightforward to achieve this online. We’ll utilize the online GroupDocs.Editor App for this.
Simply follow these steps to edit your Excel spreadsheets online:
- Go to the Online Excel Files Editor App website.
- Upload your XLS/XLSX spreadsheet file there. You can do it in following ways:
- Click the “Browse” button and choose your file.
- Drag and drop the file into the special area.
- Or you can just paste the web address (URL) of your spreadsheet and click Open.
- Now, your spreadsheet is ready to edit online.
- Do your changes like editing the content, changing the format, adding records, or inserting anchors or pictures, and whatever you want.
- When you’re done, save your changes in the same way it was before or choose many different formats like PDF if you want.
That’s all! Enjoy editing your Excel XLS/XLSX spreadsheets online.
Excel Spreadsheet Editor – Developer’s Guide
Fellow programmers! Are you excited to change Excel sheets with code? Check out these special tools (libraries) that make it quiet easily possible. We’re going to show you how to use these tools to edit Excel files using different programming languages. Pick the one that suits your needs the most.
Okay, if you’re ready to roll, let’s jump into the coding world to edit files. Let’s begin!
Edit Excel Spreadsheets (XLS/XLSX Files) using C#
For the .NET programmers, here is how you can edit your Excel spreadsheets using C#. Just follow these easy steps:
- Incorporate the library into your program.
- Utilize the provided code snippet below to edit Excel spreadsheet files:
For further guidance, you can also refer to the article on How to Edit Excel Spreadsheets in C#.
For additional resources related to the .NET API, you can access these through the following links:
.NET API | Documentation | Download
Edit Excel Spreadsheets (XLS/XLSX Files) using Java
Java developers can also build their own apps to edit spreadsheets. Now, let’s see how we can edit the content in Excel sheets using Java.
- Download and configure the Java library within your application.
- Use the provided source code to edit Excel (XLS/XLSX) files:
For a more comprehensive guide, you can refer to the article titled Edit Excel Spreadsheets in Java.
If you’re seeking additional resources related to the Java API, you can locate them here:
Java API | Documentation | Download
Conclusion
In this article, we’ve explored a variety of methods for editing Excel spreadsheets. Whether you prefer the simplicity of online editing with the GroupDocs.Editor App or you’re a developer ready to code your way to spreadsheet modifications using C# or Java, there’s a solution for everyone. So go ahead, choose the method that suits you best, and start making those Excel edits with ease!
Happy Editing!