Compatibility of Different Versions

The XLS format is based on the BIFF8 specification. Full support of this format is realized starting with Excel 9.0 (Excel 2000).

Excel 8.0 (Excel 97):

  • does not support correct color;

  • does not fully support the Right to Left mode.

Excel 7.0 (Excel 95) and earlier versions:

  • does not support vertical alignment in a cell;

  • does not support integrated cells;

  • does not support some other parameters.