Monthly Archives: March 2015

Cannot open files in Microsoft Excel from SharePoint

Recently I uploaded a file in a document library on a SharePoint site. I had created a report and wanted to publish it. After reviewing client requested some changes in it, I tried to open that file from SharePoint directly in Microsoft Excel using “Open in Excel”.

Whatever I tried I always received an error “The file is corrupt and cannot be opened”. Did a little search on the web and found the solution.

  • Open Microsoft Excel
  • Go to File > Options
  • Click on the Trust Center at the bottom of left panel
  • Click on “Trust Center Settings” button on displayed pane
  • Choose “Protected View” from left panel
  • Uncheck all options on displayed pane, and click “OK” till back

sp-excel-trust-center

Now when you open that file again, you will be able to do that, until any further issue, will keep that handy.