How to create an Excel file download link

Question

How can I create a download link for my existing Excel file?

<a href='/path/to/excel/file.xls' download="file.xls">Download </a>

I tried this and it did not allow me to download the file. Do I need to copy my Excel file to Visual Studio?

Is your server set up with a MIME type for `.xls` files? Which server software are you using? — Jason Aller, Jul 07 '20 at 04:14

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Jul 07 '20 at 03:10

1

If it doesn't work as a link, you can also try it as a button :

<form>
<input type="button" value="Download" onClick="window.location.href='/path/to/excel/file.xls'">
</form>

answered Jul 07 '20 at 03:10

vishwampandya

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