An iqy file extension is related to the Microsoft Excel spreadsheet editing tool. An iqy file stores Internet query data.
Software that open iqy file
IQY file extension - Microsoft Excel Internet query
What is iqy file? How to open iqy files?
The iqy file extension is associated with with Microsoft Excel, one of the most popular and powerful tool you can use to create format spreadsheets, graphs and much more.
The iqy files are used for Internet (Web) Query files, text files that contain data source (data source: A stored set of "source" information used to connect to a database. A data source can include the name and location of the database server, the name of the database driver, and information that the database needs when you log on.) information, including the name of the server where the data is located and the connection information you provide when you create a data source. Query files make it possible for you to share queries with other users.
The other types of Query files the Microsoft Excel is working with are the odc, dqy, oqy, qry and rqy.
To create a Web query, you use the Import External Data | New Web Query command (Data menu) in Excel. When you choose this option, a dialog box opens with your Internet Explorer home page displayed. You can select areas of the page to import, or switch to another page to import data.
With Excel 2002 and Internet Explorer 4.0 or later, you can also create a Web query directly from a Web page. Menu items have been added to Internet Explorer (Edit in Microsoft Excel on the Internet Explorer toolbar and Export to Microsoft Excel on the right-click context menu) to allow users to export Web page content or an entire Web page to Excel. When you choose these commands, Excel opens, creates a new blank workbook, and automatically imports the data you clicked.
Updated: April 7, 2024
The default software associated to open iqy file:
Company or developer:
Microsoft Corporation
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Company or developer:
Microsoft Corporation
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List of software applications associated to the .iqy file extension
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Software that open iqy file - Microsoft Excel Internet query
Programs supporting the exension iqy on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open iqy file action.
Microsoft Windows:
Main software associated with iqy file by default:
Microsoft Excel
Other suggested software:
Sublime Text
NotePad++ text editor
PSPad
Apple macOS / Mac OS X:
Main software associated with iqy file by default:
Microsoft Excel for Mac
Other suggested software:
Sublime Text for Mac
