How to mail editable spreadsheet

There are a few ways to mail an editable spreadsheet, depending on the type of spreadsheet and the recipient's software or device. Here are a few options:

Option 1: PDF with editable links

  1. Save your spreadsheet as a PDF file.
  2. Use a PDF editor like Adobe Acrobat or SmallPDF to add editable links to the PDF. This will allow the recipient to edit the spreadsheet online.
  3. Send the PDF file to the recipient via email.

Option 2: Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel Online

  1. If you're using Google Sheets, you can share the spreadsheet with the recipient and set permissions to allow them to edit the document.
  2. If you're using Microsoft Excel, you can save the file to OneDrive or SharePoint and share the link with the recipient.
  3. The recipient can then access the spreadsheet online and edit it.

Option 3: CSV or XLSX file

  1. Save your spreadsheet as a CSV (Comma Separated Values) or XLSX (Excel) file.
  2. Attach the file to an email and send it to the recipient.
  3. The recipient can then open the file in their preferred spreadsheet software (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, LibreOffice Calc) and edit it.

Option 4: Online collaboration tools

  1. Use online collaboration tools like Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, or Dropbox to share your spreadsheet with the recipient.
  2. Set permissions to allow the recipient to edit the document.
  3. The recipient can then access the spreadsheet online and edit it.

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