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  • Subject: Re: PC file Layouts ??
  • From: Jromeh <Jromeh@xxxxxxx>
  • Date: Thu, 11 Dec 1997 04:36:49 EST
  • Organization: AOL (http://www.aol.com)

John Carr asked...

>My question is;  does anyone know how to figure out the "File Layout" of
>various PC file types?
>Most importantly a .XLS spreadsheet type?

Have seen a book with a title similar to this post that purports to 
debunk various PC file formats, believe including Excel. Haven't used the 
book, not sure if it's been kept current, but there's a book out there.

HTH, 



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