In modern office work, Excel is an indispensable tool. Although Xlsx is the most commonly used format, if there are repetitive tasks and standardized processes in your work, the Xltm format can greatly improve efficiency compared to Xlsx. Xltm is a type of Excel template file specifically designed for templates containing macros, enabling users to create template files with automation features, including preset formats, formulas, styles, and macros. It allows you to quickly generate new workbooks based on the template, avoiding the tedious operation of redesigning spreadsheets. Moreover, after embedding VBA scripts in the Xltm format, tasks such as generating monthly reports and batch processing data can be completed with just a single click. The macro functionality not only improves file processing efficiency but also reduces the risk of human error through standardized operations. If enhanced functionality and extensibility are needed, Xltm also supports custom features, allowing you to easily trigger specific actions and add more flexibility to worksheets. Xlsx and Xltm each have their own advantages. Xlsx is a lightweight, general-purpose format suitable for daily use, while Xltm combines macros and template features, providing powerful support for complex tasks and standardized processes. So, when we need to perform repetitive tasks and automate template processing for spreadsheets, how can we batch-create multiple Xltm format files?
1. Use Cases
When a company needs to process Excel data, requiring the creation of standardized templates, automatic report generation, and internal automation tools from numerous spreadsheet files, we can batch convert Xlsx format directly into Xltm macro-enabled template format. This allows the reuse of template functionalities while simultaneously enabling macros for automation to improve efficiency.
2. Result Preview
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After processing:

3. Steps
Open 【 HeSoft Doc Batch Tool 】, select 【Excel Tools】-【Convert Excel to Xltm】.

【Add Files】 allows you to manually select and add Excel files to be converted to Xltm format.
【Import Files from Folder】 imports all Excel files from the selected folder.
Below, you can view the list of imported files.

After processing is complete, click the save location to view the successfully converted Xltm files.
