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Sheet Viewer for WordPress lets visitors read Excel files on your site without downloading them. It supports .xls and .xlsx (plus other popular sheet formats), opens in a clean, responsive popup, and works as an add-on to WP Display Files so the viewer icon appears right in your file listings.
How It Works
- List your files: Create a file listing with WP Display Files from your server or cloud sources like Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, or S3.
- Activate the add-on: Install/activate Sheet Viewer. A “view” icon shows next to Excel files in the listing.
- Click to preview: Users hit the view icon to open the spreadsheet in a responsive popup and browse sheets.
Key Features
- In-browser viewing for Excel files (.xls, .xlsx) with multi-sheet support.
- Responsive, cross-browser popup that’s easy to read on any device.
- Viewer icon inside listings generated by WP Display Files for a smooth UX.
- Works with cloud sources via WP Display Files (Drive, Dropbox, Box, S3).
- Supports other sheet formats such as .ods.
Technical Details
- Plugin: Sheet Viewer for WordPress (WePlugins) — add-on for WP Display Files.
- Current version: 1.0.3 • Last updated: July 6, 2024 (per product page).
- Supported formats: .xls, .xlsx, and other popular sheet formats (e.g., .ods).
- Output: Responsive popup viewer launched from a listing “view” icon.
- Data sources: Any WP Display Files listing from your web server or cloud storage (Drive, Dropbox, Box, S3).
Use Cases
- Offer price lists, schedules, or datasets that users can preview before downloading.
- Internal resources or client portals that need quick Excel previews.
- Document libraries where Excel files live in Drive/Dropbox but display on-site.
Quick Setup Tips
- Keep worksheet names clear; they’re shown in the viewer UI.
- If most files are spreadsheets, use WP Display Files’ extension filters so your listing highlights .xls/.xlsx.
- Test a few large sheets to confirm readability on mobile and adjust your listing layout if needed.
Preview Excel files in a responsive popup on WordPress. Sheet Viewer for WordPress adds a “view” icon to WP Display Files listings and supports .xls, .xlsx, and more.
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