Search XLSM Formats in Java
Native and high performance XLSM document search using server-side Aspose.Cells for Java APIs, without the use of any software like Microsoft or Adobe PDF.
Aspose.Cells for Java
Overview
How to Search XLSM File Using Java
In order to search XLSM file, we’ll use
API which is a feature-rich, powerful and easy to use Search API for Java platform. You can download its latest version directly from
and install it within your Maven-based project by adding the following configurations to the pom.xml.
Repository
<repository>
<id>AsposeJavaAPI</id>
<name>Aspose Java API</name>
<url>https://repository.aspose.com/repo/</url>
</repository>
Dependency
<dependency>
<groupId>com.aspose</groupId>
<artifactId>aspose-cells</artifactId>
<version>version of aspose-cells API</version>
<classifier>jdk17</classifier>
</dependency>
Steps to Search XLSM Files in Java
A basic document search using Aspose.Cells APIs can be done with just few lines of code.
- Load XLSM file by instantiating a Workbook object.
- Access the first worksheet in the XLSM file.
- Find the cell containing the specified formula.
- Instantiate FindOptions.
- Find the cell containing a string value
- Printout the cells found after search result
System Requirements
Aspose.Cells for Java supports on all major platforms and Operating Systems. Please make sure that you have the following prerequisites.
- Microsoft Windows or a compatible OS with Java Runtime Environment for JSP/JSF Application and Desktop Applications.
- Get latest version of Aspose.Cells for Java directly from Maven .
Search XLSM Files - Java
// Instantiating a Workbook object
Workbook workbook = new Workbook(dataDir + "book1.xlsm");
// Accessing the first worksheet in the XLSM file
Worksheet worksheet = workbook.getWorksheets().get(0);
// Finding the cell containing the specified formula
Cells cells = worksheet.getCells();
// Instantiate FindOptions
FindOptions findOptions = new FindOptions();
// Finding the cell containing a string value that starts with Or
findOptions.setLookAtType(LookAtType.START_WITH);
Cell cell = cells.find("SH", null, findOptions);
// Printing the name of the cell found after searching
System.out.println("Name of the cell containing String: " + cell.getName());
About Aspose.Cells for Java API
Aspose.Cells API can be used to create, edit, convert and render Microsoft Excel formats to different formats. Moreover, it can be used for comprehensive charting, scalable reporting and reliable calculations within software applications. Aspose.Cells is a standalone API and it does not require any software like Microsoft or OpenOffice.Online XLSM Search Live Demos
XLSM What is XLSM File Format?
Files with XLSM extension is a type of Spreadsheet files that support Macros. From application point of view, a Macro is set of instructions that are used for automating processes. A macro is used to record the steps that are performed repeatedly and facilitates performing the actions by running the macro again. Macros are programmed with Microsoft's Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) from within the Excel Workbook using the Visual Basic Editor and can be run/debug directly from there.
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