How to Send an Editable Excel Spreadsheet by Email (2025 Guide)
In this article, we will show you how to send an editable Excel spreadsheet by email. Simply follow the steps below.
Send an Editable Excel Spreadsheet by Email
Follow the steps below to share an editable Excel file by email.
1. Save Your Excel File as an Editable Format
To ensure the recipient can edit the file, save your Excel document in a format that supports editing, such as .xlsx. Click on ‘File’ at the top left of the Excel menu bar.
Choose ‘Save As‘, and then select ‘Excel Workbook (*.xlsx)‘ from the options in the save dialog box.
2. Launch Your Email Application
Open your preferred email application by clicking on its icon on your desktop or selecting it from your applications menu. This could be Gmail, Outlook, or another email service. For our example, we will open Gmail.
3. Start a New Email
In your email application, initiate a new email by clicking the ‘Compose’, ‘New Email‘, or similar button. This opens a new blank email.
Enter the recipient’s email address in the ‘Recipients’ field, making sure it is typed correctly. Also, include a topic in the ‘Subject’ field.
4. Attach the Excel File to Your Email
To attach your Excel file, look for the ‘Attach files’ button in your email client, typically represented by a paperclip icon. Click this button.
Navigate to where your Excel file is saved, select it, and then click ‘Open’ to attach it to your email.
5. Send Your Email with the Attached Excel File
Before sending, review your email for any typos or errors and make sure the correct file is attached. Once everything is confirmed, click the ‘Send’ button. Your email will be delivered to the recipient with the Excel file attached, ready for their use and editing.
We hope that you now have a better understanding of sending an editable Excel spreadsheet by email. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our articles on how to compress an excel file for email and how to remove domain from email address in Excel.
