Want to know the difference of excel xlk vs slk extensions

Asked By Bersh Roman 30 points N/A Posted on - 01/30/2013

Dear Experts,

I can never understand the difference between .XLK and .SLK MS Excel files. Can anyone tell me difference of excel xlk vs slk extensions?

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Answered By Williamson Mellisa 5 points N/A #159078

Want to know the difference of excel xlk vs slk extensions

Hello,

XLK extension is for Microsoft Excel backup and .SLK is Symbolic Link spreadsheet. .SLK extension is also named as SYLK and is used for exchanging data between applications, most for spreadsheet. And .XLK is for creating backup file when that option is set in the question for file. You can make Excel to create backup files always, just go in Menu tab, Save As->Tools->General Option and click on Always create backup.

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