Excel Reads Lotus 1-2-3 Files

Last reviewed: November 2, 1994
Article ID: Q25624

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft Excel for Windows, versions 2.x, 3.0, 4.0, 4.0a, 5.0
Microsoft Excel for OS/2 versions 2.2, 2.21, and 3.0

In Microsoft Excel, you can import Lotus 1-2-3 files. Both applications can read and write Lotus 1-2-3 files. This ability provides complete two-way file compatibility. In addition, Microsoft Excel provides learning tools to help Lotus 1-2-3 users quickly learn Microsoft Excel. Microsoft Excel also has a sophisticated Lotus 1-2-3 macro translation assistant.

For more information on these and other topics related to Lotus 1-2-3, consult the section titled "Lotus 1-2-3" in your "Microsoft Excel Reference" manual.

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Last reviewed: November 2, 1994
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