How to Convert .Numbers to .Xls

Two Methods:Converting .Numbers to .Xls filesConverting .xls files to .Numbers files

Do you need to convert a Numbers document to an Excel document? How about vice versa? If you don't know how, this how-to is the one for you!

Method 1
Converting .Numbers to .Xls files

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    Open the .numbers document on your Apple Mac computer.
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    E-mail the .numbers document to yourself.
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    Open the E-mail containing the .numbers document on your iOS device with the numbers app installed.
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    Tap the .numbers attachment file.
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    Tap "Open in Numbers" in the top right corner of the screen.
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    Wait to finish downloading, and tap the wrench icon in the top right corner of the screen.
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    Select "Share and Print".
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    Select "E-mail Spreadsheet".
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    Select "Excel".
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    Type in your own email address at the top.
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    Tap "Send".
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    Open the email on your computer, download attachment, and you have your converted .Xls file!

Method 2
Converting .xls files to .Numbers files

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    Open your excel document on your Apple Mac or Windows PC.
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    Email the .Xls file to yourself.
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    Open the email on your iOS device with the Numbers app installed.
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    Tap the .xls attachment file.
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    Tap "Open in Numbers" in the top right corner of the screen.
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    Wait to finish downloading and converting, and tap the wrench icon in the top right corner of the screen.
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    Select "Share and Print".
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    Select "E-mail Spreadsheet".
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    Select "Numbers".
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    Type in your own email address at the top.
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    Tap "Send".
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    Open the E-mail on your computer, download attachment, and you have your converted .Numbers file!

Things You'll Need

  • An Apple Mac or Windows PC running Numbers and/or Excel
  • An iOS device with the Numbers app
  • An E-mail address

Article Info

Categories: Basic Computer Skills