How to Run Excel Scripts in Open Office

Microsoft Excel scripts are stored in spreadsheet documents. While these are designed to be run using the Microsoft Excel software, this isn't your only option. The free "Open Office" productivity suite will do everything Microsoft Office can--including run Excel scripts. Just open your Excel document in Open Office's spreadsheet utility, called "Calc."

Instructions

1. Click "Start."

2. Click "All Programs."

3. Click "Open Office."

4. Select "Calc" to open Open Office's spreadsheet utility.

5. Click "File" then "Open." Select an Excel document from your hard drive and click "Open" to run your Excel spreadsheet script in Open Office.

References

• Open Office