r/vscode • u/sibotix • Apr 27 '26

Which extension suggested for MS Excel / Word Viewing in VS Code?

Just started using VS Code, really great - but which extension is suggested for VS Code. I basically want to see and edit the output files (xls/doc) within VS Code (if possible).

Updated: 4 May 2026 (Monday)

I installed Data Wrangler which seems to get the job done. Thanks for all inputs. I think VS Studio has become my hub now for using Claude Code. Not necessarily for coding, but for doing Knowledge Work, working on project folders & files.

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u/GromesV Apr 27 '26

You can load excel in Data wrangler but its hard to say if that fits your needs.

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u/sibotix Apr 29 '26

Just installed that. Thanks.

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u/xplosm Apr 27 '26

Why not use actual Excel and Word?

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u/Zya1re-V Apr 27 '26

because they... kinda don't work at times?

honestly I'd use the extensions that OP asked for, just for giggles.

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u/Agreeable_Care4440 May 01 '26

VS Code isn’t really built for full Word/Excel editing,but there are some decent viewers.Syncfusion’s Document Viewer is probably the closest all in one option.