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Excel Viewer Online: Open XLSX, XLS and CSV Files

Open any spreadsheet in your browser, free and without Excel. Every sheet is shown as a table, and the file is never uploaded.

Opening your file…

Open a spreadsheet in three steps

  1. Click Choose a file or drag the spreadsheet onto the box.
  2. The first sheet opens as a table. Use the tabs above it to switch sheets.
  3. Scroll to read it, or click Print or save as PDF.

Formats you can open

ExtensionWhat it is
.xlsxExcel workbook (Excel 2007 and later)
.xlsmExcel workbook with macros (macros are never run)
.xlsOlder Excel 97–2003 workbook
.odsLibreOffice / OpenOffice spreadsheet
.csvComma-separated values, plain text in columns

Spreadsheets job seekers open

Merit lists, provisional and final selection lists, test results, interview schedules and lists of eligible candidates are often published as Excel or CSV files. Opening them here lets you search for your name or roll number with your browser's find (Ctrl + F, or "Find in page" on a phone) without installing Excel.

Looking for the jobs those lists belong to? Browse government jobs or jobs closing soon.

What the viewer shows, and what it does not

  • Shown: every sheet, with the value in each cell (the result of formulas).
  • Not shown: charts, cell colours, borders and conditional formatting.
  • Never run: macros. A workbook cannot run code on your device here.
  • Limit: the first 2,000 rows of each sheet.

Other formats: DOCX viewer, PDF viewer, or the all-in-one document viewer.

Excel viewer: questions

How do I open an Excel file online? +

Click "Choose a file" and pick the .xlsx, .xls, .ods or .csv file. Each sheet appears as a table, with a tab to switch between sheets.

Can I view an Excel file without Microsoft Excel? +

Yes. The spreadsheet is read by your browser, so no Excel, Office licence or account is needed.

Is my spreadsheet uploaded? +

No. The file is read on your own device and never sent to CareersOz or any other server.

Can I open a CSV file? +

Yes. CSV files open as a table, with commas split into columns.

Does it show formulas and charts? +

The viewer shows the values each cell holds (the result of a formula, not the formula itself). Charts, colours and cell formatting are not drawn.

How many rows can I see? +

The first 2,000 rows of each sheet are shown. For bigger sheets, open the file in Excel, Google Sheets or LibreOffice Calc.

Can I open old .xls files? +

Yes. Both the current .xlsx format and the older Excel 97–2003 .xls format open here.

Can I open spreadsheets on my phone? +

Yes. Open this page in your phone's browser, tap "Choose a file" and pick the spreadsheet; scroll sideways to see wide tables.