On Mon, Jul 28, 2025 at 10:44:36AM -0500, Richard Owlett wrote: > I found a USDA published spreadsheet[1] [in xlsx format] containing needed > data. I saved it to a local directory with no problems. > > I copied it to another directory to prevent accidents. > I opened it - Debian defaulted to LibreOffice Calc. > I tried to save it [unedited] to file2.xlsx. Got dire warning and suggestion > to save in ODF format. > > Does Debian have a spreadsheet program that can competently read/write xlsx > format? [never happy with LibreOffice text processing $#^$%YU] >
Libreoffice generally works - but you could always try Gnumeric from the GNOME project. It does help if you can try things for yourself if this is practicable and *then* come back and say "X worked, Y didn't work". Some assembly required, as they say, or at least a willingness to show and share your workings to allow the rest of us to see *exactly* what you are talking about. With every good wish, as ever, Andy Cater (amaca...@debian.org) > TIA > > > > > > > > > [1] > https://www.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/file/TFP-2021-Disaggregated-Market-Basket.xlsx >
