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Files with .Xlk file extension doesnot open in sharepoint online and they only have an option to download.

I have few files migrated to sharepoint from a shared drive and the file extension is .Xlk. When we open this files in sharepoint we only see a download option. It will never open in the browser. Please advise on how to open these files.

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@Swetha-7970,

This is by design since xlk file extension is not supported in SharePoint preview:
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It's necessary to download it then open it on client:

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Thank You @Julie Wang-MSFT
So, Do I need to convert it into .XLS Extension to make it work?

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@Swetha-7970,

In order to get a better forum experience, we changed your answer to a comment.

Yes, we suggest you save files as a supported file type in SharePoint online preview.

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