WKS File

What are WKS files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a WKS file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your WKS files.

What is a WKS file?

WKS files have multiple uses, and Microsoft Works Spreadsheet is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.

Microsoft Works Spreadsheet

The .wks file extension is most commonly associated with the Microsoft Works spreadsheet software application. The WKS files are spreadsheet files that contain data that is organized into columns and rows. MS Works is similar to MS Office, but the Works applications are more streamlined and do not offer many features like the Office products.

How to open WKS files

We have identified three WKS openers that are compatible with this specific type of WKS file.

Programs that open Microsoft Works Spreadsheet files

Last updated: February 24, 2023

All known file formats using extension .WKS

While Microsoft Works Spreadsheet is a popular type of WKS-file, we know of 5 different uses of the .WKS file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.

AS-EASY-AS Worksheet

We know that one WKS format is AS-EASY-AS Worksheet. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different WKS openers which you will find listed below.

DeskMate Worksheet

We know that one WKS format is DeskMate Worksheet. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Lotus 123 Worksheet

We know that one WKS format is Lotus 123 Worksheet. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

VP-Planner Plus Spreadsheet

We know that one WKS format is VP-Planner Plus Spreadsheet. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of WKS files. Remember, different programs may use WKS files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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