General Information
File Function
| Title | XLAM File Extension |
| Extension | .xlam |
| Full Form | Excel Add-In File |
| File Type | Spreadsheet Add-In |
| Developer | Microsoft Corporation |
| MIME Type | application/vnd.ms-excel.addin.macroenabled.12 |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High functionality |
| Supports Macros | Yes |
| Supports Custom Functions | Yes |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Data Analysis | Yes |
| Automated Tasks | Yes |
| Custom Functions | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Macro viruses |
| Best Practices | Disable macros, Trust Center settings |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2007 |
| Latest Version | Excel for Microsoft 365 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .xlsb, .xlsm, .xltm |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Excel |
Commercial | Windows, Mac |
 LibreOffice Calc |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Apache OpenOffice Calc |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |