I created a spreadsheet in numbers. I exported the file in excel format. I emailed th file to 2 friends who have Windows machines. Both could open the file but neither could do edits. Anyone have suggestions.
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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 15.3
Do the recipients have fully-licensed copies of Excel?
In recent Windows versions, Excel is downloadable/installable for free, but only offers viewing spreadsheets. Editing requires a license (either Excel, Office, or Office365 subscription).
Simple test - can they open and edit other spreadsheets? If not, the problem doesn't lie with Numbers. Either using iCloud collaboration (as per SG's suggestion), or they need to get a licensed copy of Excel.
Do the recipients have fully-licensed copies of Excel?
In recent Windows versions, Excel is downloadable/installable for free, but only offers viewing spreadsheets. Editing requires a license (either Excel, Office, or Office365 subscription).
Simple test - can they open and edit other spreadsheets? If not, the problem doesn't lie with Numbers. Either using iCloud collaboration (as per SG's suggestion), or they need to get a licensed copy of Excel.
Not sure.
Have you considered "sharing" (Collaborate) the document with them instead?
They can then access it via a link.
Intro to collaboration in Numbers - Apple Support
SG
Why can't my friends edit Numbers files in Excel?
