>>My code is
>>
>>CLEAR
>>CLEAR ALL
>>USE c:\global\globalin IN 0 EXCLUSIVE
>>SELECT globalin
>>ZAP
>>append FROM j:\global\ss\aaa.xls TYPE xls
>>
>>Microsoft Excel file format is invalid
>>
>>
>>
>>What am I doing wrong?
>
>Aside from Martina's suggestion that it's actually an XLSX, also try type XL5.
>
>Tamar


Can I upload the file for you to see - I have tried type xl5 - makes no difference


Colin