Excel Binary Workbook File
General Information
| Title | XLSB File Extension |
| Extension | .xlsb |
| Full Form | Excel Binary Workbook File |
| File Type | Spreadsheet File |
| Developer | Microsoft |
| MIME Type | application/vnd.ms-excel.sheet.binary.macroEnabled.12 |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store data |
| Additional Functions | Data analysis, Macro storage |
| Features | Binary format, Fast processing, Large data handling |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High performance |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Data Analysis | Yes |
| Financial Reporting | Yes |
| Complex Calculations | Yes |
| Large Datasets | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Macro viruses |
| Best Practices | Scan files, Disable macros |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2007 |
| Latest Version | Part of Office 365 (2021) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .xlsx, .xlsm, .xls |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Excel |
Paid | Windows, Mac |
 LibreOffice Calc |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Apache OpenOffice Calc |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |