Basic information about SKY file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension SKY（*.SKY or *.sky）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the SKY file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the SKY file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the SKY file with their brief description and a list of programs that support SKY file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the SKY file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the SKY file?
  • How to open a SKY file?
  • What programs do I need to open a SKY file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a SKY file?
  • How to convert SKY files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to SKY file format?


1.Detail information about SKY file extension: Microsoft Multiplan SYLK Spreadsheet

File type Microsoft Multiplan SYLK Spreadsheet Category Spreadsheet Files
Developer Microsoft File format N/A
Description SKY file is a Microsoft Multiplan SYLK Spreadsheet developed by Microsoft. File extension sky was also used in old Multiplan, an early spreadsheet program developed by Microsoft. Known initially by the code name "EP" (for "Electronic Paper"), it was introduced in 1982 as a competitor for VisiCalc.

A .sky files contain a SYLK spreadsheet created with the application.

This sky file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format.

This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert SKY files



Can't open a SKY file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.SKY”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the SKY extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support SKY file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of SKY files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a SKY file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a SKY file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a SKY file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the SKY file is damaged.
  • Whether the SKY file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the SKY file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the SKY file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the SKY file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a SKY file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a SKY file.

If the SKY file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.