Excel XLSX Metadata
Financial models and CSVs-turned-XLSX still carry creator and company properties. Inspect before you share the workbook.
Inspect metadata
Client-side docProps read only.
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Quick answer
XLSX files store author/company metadata in OOXML docProps. Inspect a workbook client-side below, clear properties in Excel, and verify. Sheet contents and hidden sheets are separate from this property scan.
Key facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Format | .xlsx |
| Focus | Package properties — not cell formulas |
| Inspect | Client-side |
| Upload | None |
Excel privacy notes
- Company field often set by device enrollment
- External workbook links are content risks — not shown here
- CSV export drops Office properties but may not be what you send
- PDF prints of sheets pick up Creator — check PDF too
Property vs content risks in Excel
| Kind | Example | This inspector |
|---|---|---|
| Properties | Author=Jane | Yes |
| Hidden sheet | Salary tab | No — review in Excel |
| External links | Other workbooks | No — review in Excel |
Clean Excel metadata
- Inspect XLSX properties. Drop the file below.
- Clear Document Properties. In Excel’s info / inspect tools.
- Manually review sheets. Properties ≠ hidden payroll tabs.
Why Excel-only
- Searchers want XLSX specifically
- Calls out content risks Office hub shouldn’t bury
- No-upload inspect
- Links to PDF path for printed models
XLSX FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Does clearing properties delete my formulas? | No. Properties are package metadata, separate from cell content. |