# Excel XLS Editor

> Create and edit Excel XLS spreadsheets. Excel XLS Editor is an extension that allows to create, edit and view any Microsoft Excel document in both XLS and XLSX format. It also handles the standard Open Office format ODS.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/excel-xls-editor](https://chrome-stats.com/d/excel-xls-editor)

## Overview

- **ID:** `excel-xls-editor`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** officeonlinesystems
- **Daily users:** 2,318
- **Weekly downloads:** 81
- **Rating:** 2.85 / 5 (13 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.15.2
- **Last updated:** 2024-11-24
- **First published:** 2017-01-18
- **Size:** 315 KB
- **Data as of:** 2025-02-20
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/excel-xls-editor/)
- **Website:** [http://www.offidocs.com/](http://www.offidocs.com/)

## Description

The 'Excel XLS Editor' add-on is a dynamic tool for the Firefox browser that enables users to create, edit, and view Microsoft Excel documents in both standard formats (XLS and XLSX). It additionally supports the Open Office format ODS. Notable features include direct link creation, automatic document intercept and open, style management, text search, insert/delete operations, advanced find & replace options, spreadsheet functions, auto save, and export to PDF feature. The add-on is open-source and is also capable of handling files and directories in the cloud.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `tabs`

### Host permissions

- `https://*/*`
- `http://*/*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** High risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension is not longer available in the store

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## Review summary

### Pros

- Allows working with Excel files when it works
- Can edit XLS files once properly set up

### Cons

- Cannot open local files
- Constant prompt messages that are annoying
- Requires disabling AdBlock to function properly
- Repeated issues with opening files despite installation

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