How to parse an Excel file using javascript code in html

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I want to parse an excel file in javascript function module that can be invoked from html. I have used ActiveXobject for opening the excel sheet, but not all browsers allow opening of activexobject and alert message is not shown in all of the browsers. I need to know if there exists any other method of opening excel sheet from javascript code and is supported by all the browsers

there is already a similar question stackoverflow.com/questions/6784681/… — Jacob George
– Jacob George, Commented Jul 30, 2012 at 11:21
I don't think you're going to find a good cross browser solution as ActiveX only works in Internet Explorer. I think this is a task best left to server side processing. — scunliffe
– scunliffe, Commented Jul 30, 2012 at 11:22

OrangeDog · Accepted Answer · 2012-07-30 11:22:01Z

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Not without browser add-ons, which your users would have to install first.

Proprietary format equals lack of 3rd-party support.

answered Jul 30, 2012 at 11:22

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Nick · Accepted Answer · 2012-07-30 11:28:50Z

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I use a method similar to the one outlined on this site.

answered Jul 30, 2012 at 11:28

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