How to Convert Excel 2007 Files to Excel 2000

If You Have Excel 2007
1. Open Microsoft Excel 2007 on your computer. The program file is typically located under the 'Microsoft Office' folder under the 'All Programs' option of the 'Start' menu.
2. Open the Excel 2007 workbook you wish to convert. To open a workbook, select the 'Open' option from the Microsoft Office button in the top left-hand corner of the program. Select your file and click the 'Open' button to continue.
3. Select the 'Save As' option from the Microsoft Office button. Select the 'Excel 97-2003 Workbook' option under the 'Save a copy of the document' section.
4. Name your file and save it to your preferred destination. The workbook is now compatible with Excel 2000.
If You Have Excel 2000
5. Open the Microsoft Excel conversion tool website in your web browser (see Resources). Review the system requirements to ensure your system is eligible for the compatibility pack.
6. Click the 'Download' button toward the top of the page to begin downloading the file. If the download does not start automatically, click the 'Start Download' link on the page you are redirected to. Click the 'Save File' button when prompted.
7. Open the executable file once it finishes downloading. By default, this file is named 'FileFormatConverters.exe.' Click 'Run' when prompted to begin the installation process.
8. Accept the license terms by clicking on the box next to the 'Click here to accept' text at the bottom of the screen. Click 'Continue' to begin extracting the files. Click 'OK' when the extraction is complete.
9. Open Excel 2000 from your 'Start' menu. Open the Excel 2007 file by selecting the 'Open' option from the 'File' menu and locating your file. Excel will automatically begin converting the file for use in Excel 2000. Note that the file is converted for one-time use and will need to be reconverted each time it is opened.
10. Click the 'Save As' option from the 'File' menu to permanently save your Excel 2007 file as an Excel 2000 file. Select the 'Microsoft Excel Workbook' option from the 'Save as Type' section and name your file. This file will be permanently compatible with Excel 2000.