Reduce the size of a .XLS/.XLSX to 38 mb in a stress-free way

How to quickly reduce the size of a XLS to 38 mb online

Occasionally you’ll need to reduce the size of a .XLS/.XLSX to 38 mb. you need to send over document that’s simply too large to satisfy the submission requirements, or it’s graphic-heavy and occupies much space. In any case, having a trusted editing option makes this unpleasant routine stress-free. You might consider popular expensive tools for help but that’s unnecessary. We offer a simple and cost-effective way to change your file size easily.

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Import your document by uploading it from your computer or mobile phone or bringing it from the cloud.
Locate your document in the Documents section of your Dashboard.
In the top toolbar, select the option “reduce the size of a Excel to 38 mb” and apply it to your document.
Wait until the editor processes the document reduction.
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Download the audit trail showing the modifications made to the document.
Share it with others using multiple delivery options.

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How do I reduce the size of an Excel file without opening it?

How to Reduce Excel File Size: Step-by-Step (2024) Erase Unnecessary Data. Zip the File. Save Excel File in Binary Format. Remove Unnecessary Formulas. Remove Data Formatting. Compress Images. Remove Conditional Formatting. Frequently asked questions.

How do I shrink an Excel spreadsheet on my screen?

Click on the Restore Down button (the middle button in the top right corner of the Excel window) to make the window smaller. Move your mouse cursor to the edge or corner of the Excel window until it changes to a double-headed arrow. Click and drag the edge or corner of the window to resize it.

How do I compress a large Excel file?

Here are the steps to follow for zipping an Excel file: Open your file browser. Right-click on your Excel file. Navigate to Send to to toggle the side menu. Select Compressed (zipped) folder. Confirm you have the . zip file in your file browser.

How do I reduce the MB of an Excel spreadsheet?

Ways to Reduce Excel File Size Remove unnecessary worksheets, data, and formulas. The number of worksheets and the amount of data contained in an Excel file are directly related to the size of the file. Remove formatting. Remove Pivot Cache. Save in binary format (. Compress the file.

Why is my Excel spreadsheet view so large?

More complex objects contain more data and make Excel files large. Excessive Formatting: When you add formatting to any cell on your sheet, Excel stores that formatting information in your file. It can include data like font, size, color, border, cell size, etc. The more rows you format, the more data it stores.

How do I reduce the size of an Excel spreadsheet?

Audit a large Excel file. Remove conditional formatting. Crop each worksheet to its used range. Remove unnecessary formulas. Compress pictures in Excel. Clear data formatting. Delete watches. Eliminate hidden data (sheets, rows and columns)

How do I shrink an Excel spreadsheet?

You can shrink or enlarge a worksheet for a better fit on printed pages. To do that, in Page Setup, click the window launcher button. Then, click Scaling Adjust to, and then enter the percentage of the normal size that you want to use.

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