SLK files: what are they and how do I open them?
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.slk file type #1: Microsoft Symbolic Link format
An slk file extension is related to the Microsoft Symbolic Link, a data exchange file format (typically spreadsheets) used by various applications developed by Microsoft, but also supported by others.
Further details:
The slk file extension is associated with Microsoft Office (mostly Microsoft Excel).
The SYLK stands for a Symbolic Link, which is a Microsoft proprietary file format typically used to exchange data between applications, specifically spreadsheets. SYLK files conventionally have an slk file extension.
From within a spreadsheet data can be exported in the SYLK format. Comprised of only ASCII characters, it is easily created and processed by other applications, such as databases.
Microsoft does not publish a full SYLK specification. Variants of the format are supported by Multiplan, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Works, OpenOffice.org, and Gnumeric.
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Microsoft Excel
A popular spreadsheet application distributed with Microsoft Office suite
Microsoft Excel for Mac
A popular spreadsheet application from the Microsoft Office suite
Microsoft Office for Mac
The latest release of Microsoft's productivity suite for Mac
.slk file type #2: Timeslips lock data
An slk file extension is related to the Timelips developed by Sage Group.
Further details:
The slk file extension is associated with the Timeslips a accounts receivable invoice software allows for easy entry of bill payments and other transactions for Microsoft Windows.
The slk file stores some kind of data used by Timeslips.
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Timeslips
A time and billing program from Sage