I'm not sure what the problem is but did you read XFRX docs? Specificly related to Excel http://www.eqeus.com/files/XFRXDevGuide102.htm#_Toc101761793 ?

>As per your recommendation, I used the tool: http://www.eqeus.com/frx2wrd.php
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>I got a file with the same name but with a XLS extension. The toolbars are Excel, yet there are no columns nor rows (only header rows)! The text is inserted-in using text boxes (a in Word), ignoring the Excel cell format!
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>Is there any information I should fill-in to this tool that can change the conversion outcome? Can you pin-point the reason to this problem?
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>I would very much appreciate your soonest reply!
>Thanks.