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.xls

Budget Template

A sample XLS Excel 97-2003 budget template with formulas, compatible with older versions of Microsoft Excel.

.xls

Budget Template

spreadsheet file · 45 KB

A sample XLS Excel 97-2003 budget template with formulas, compatible with older versions of Microsoft Excel.

Format
XLS
Size
45 KB
MIME
application/vnd.ms-excel
Bytes
46,080
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File Details

File Name
Budget Template.xls
Format
XLS
File Size
45 KB
Category
Spreadsheet
MIME Type
application/vnd.ms-excel
License
Free for testing

About XLS Files

The XLS format is commonly used in the spreadsheet category. XLS files are supported by a wide range of applications and tools. This sample file is a valid, well-formed example with proper headers and metadata, designed for testing file upload/download functionality, validating parsers and converters, automated testing, and learning about the XLS file format structure. All files on File Examples are free to download without registration.

Common Use Cases for .xls Files

  • Testing file upload and download functionality in web and mobile applications
  • Validating XLS parsers, converters, and rendering engines
  • Automated testing in CI/CD pipelines
  • Prototyping applications that process spreadsheet files
  • Learning about the XLS file format structure and metadata

How to Open XLS Files

XLS files can be opened with applications that support the XLS format. Check your operating system's default app settings or try a universal file viewer. Most text-based formats can also be opened with any code editor like VS Code.

Developer Notes

MIME Typeapplication/vnd.ms-excelFile Size45 KBExtension.xlsCategorySpreadsheet

This file is well-formed with valid headers and metadata, making it safe for automated testing and CI/CD pipelines. You can fetch this file directly in your tests using the URL https://fileexamples.com/api/download?file=sample_budget.xls&type=application/vnd.ms-excel. Works with curl, wget, fetch(), axios, and any HTTP client. Set the Content-Type header to application/vnd.ms-excel when serving XLS files in your application.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this sample XLS file used for?

This sample XLS file is designed for testing file upload forms, validating XLS parsers, automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and prototyping applications that handle spreadsheet files.

Can I use this file for upload testing?

Yes. This 45 KB XLS file is well-formed with valid headers and metadata, making it suitable for testing file upload endpoints, size limit validation, and MIME type detection (application/vnd.ms-excel).

Is this example file safe to download?

Yes. All sample files on File Examples are created in-house, contain no malware or tracking, and are free to download without registration. They are safe for development and testing use.

What software can open this XLS file?

XLS files can be opened with applications that support the XLS format. Check your operating system's default app settings or try a universal file viewer. Most text-based formats can also be opened with any code editor like VS Code.