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Open Excel

Open Excel

Tom Riley Tech

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Open .xlsx files directly in Microsoft Excel from VS Code.
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Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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Open Excel

Open Excel is a VS Code extension that allows you to quickly open Excel files in your default spreadsheet application directly from the File Explorer.

Features

  • Context Menu Integration: Adds an "Open in Excel" option to the right-click context menu for .xlsx files in the Explorer.
  • Easy Access: Simply right-click on an Excel file and select "Open in Excel" to launch it externally.

Usage

  1. Navigate to the Explorer view in VS Code.
  2. Locate a .xlsx file.
  3. Right-click on the file.
  4. Select Open in Excel from the context menu.

Requirements

  • VS Code 1.108.1 or higher.
  • Microsoft Excel or a compatible application associated with .xlsx files installed on your system.

Extension Settings

This extension does not currently contribute any settings.

Release Notes

0.0.1

  • Initial release.
  • Added "Open in Excel" command and context menu item.
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