Move Excel files between Windows and the Macintosh

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The Macintosh must be running system software version 7.5 or later and have PC Exchange installed. The Macintosh Excel version must correspond to the Microsoft Excel for Windows version. For example, to move files from Excel 2003 to the Macintosh, you must be running Microsoft Office 2001 Macintosh Edition.

1. Save your Microsoft Windows-based Excel file to a floppy disk or network location.
2. If you saved the file on a floppy disk, insert the floppy disk in the Macintosh floppy disk drive.
3. In Excel on the Macintosh, click Open on the File menu.
4. Locate and then double-click the file you want. Because Macintosh files do not have file name extensions, you should use *.* to search for Macintosh files.

Note  If you have access to a network share that is connected both to personal computers running Windows and to Macintosh computers, you can place the files on the network and then open the files from either type of computer.