Open an Excel file from Drive and edit it in Sheets. Any changes you make are saved in the original Excel format. 

Chrome Browser only

  1. Make sure the Office Editing for Docs, Sheets, & Slides extension is not installed:
    1. Open Chrome Browser and in the top-right corner, click More More ToolsExtensions.
    2. If you see the Office Editing for Docs, Sheets, & Slides extension, click Remove.
  2. In Drive, double-click an Excel file.

A preview of your file opens.

  1. At the top, click Open with Google Sheets.

You can now edit, share, view version history, collaborate in real-time with others, and more. All changes you make are saved to the original Microsoft Office file.