Things You'll Need

Instructions

1

Use XBRL convert software. Examples include Spreadsheet HTML, Altova StyleVision and Altova MapForce. Download the file to your desktop.
2

Double-click the file. Follow the instructions for proper installation. Save the file to a newly created folder on your computer’s hard drive. Restart your computer.
3

Click “Start” and “All Programs.” Locate the XBRL convert software. Click on it to launch it.
4

Select “Browse” in the software’s interface. Locate the XBRL file in your computer’s list of programs and files.
5

Choose which spreadsheet extension to which you want to convert the file. Press the “Convert” button when satisfied.
6

Select where you want to save the converted file. Click the “X” to exit out of the program.
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Click “Start” and “All Programs.” Open your spreadsheet program. Click “Open” or “Download” from the file menu. Select the converted file to open it in your spreadsheet program.