XL: Unable to Open Lotus WK1 File Because of Compression

 Last reviewed: April 14, 1997
Article ID: Q138625

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Excel for Windows, versions 4.0, 5.0
  • Microsoft Excel for Windows NT, version 5.0
  • Microsoft Excel for Windows 95, version 7.0

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SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to open a Lotus 1-2-3 file that is in a WK1 format in Microsoft Excel, foreign characters and squares may appear instead of data.

CAUSE

This behavior may occur when you use a third-party add-in called SQZ!, which compresses Lotus 1-2-3 spreadsheet files. Note that the file name extensions for files that are compressed by SQZ! are changed from WK1 to WK!.

RESOLUTION

To open and view the file in Microsoft Excel, first reopen the file in the version of Lotus 1-2-3 in which you created it, remove the SQZ! add-in and save the file. Be sure to save the file without having any third-party add- ins installed.

MORE INFORMATION

SQZ! is manufactured by Lotus Development Corporation, a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Keywords : kb3rdparty kbusage xlwin
Version : 4.0 5.0 7.0
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb
Resolution Type : kbworkaround

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Last reviewed: April 14, 1997
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