What is MIME type "application/vnd.sun.xml.calc"?

A MIME type is a string that tells browsers and other tools how to handle a particular kind of file.

application/vnd.sun.xml.calc identifies an XML-based spreadsheet file created by the OpenOffice.org suite.
It is used to store table data with cells, formulas, and charts in a structured, platform-independent format.
This MIME type tells the operating system or web browser which application can safely open the file and how to process its content.

Main use case: Saving and exchanging spreadsheet data.
Compatibility: Handled by OpenOffice.org Calc and other office apps that support the OpenOffice XML formats.
Technical detail: Uses XML to define calculations, cell formatting, and embedded objects.
Data exchange: Enables smooth sharing between different systems and easy integration with web services.

Files of this MIME type are most often saved with the SXC extension.
Other file extensions used in the OpenOffice.org XML suite include SXW, STD, STC, STI, SXD, STW, SXI, SXM, and SXG.
For further details on OpenOffice.org file types, visit Apache OpenOffice on Wikipedia.

Associated file extensions

.sxw, .std, .stc, .sxc, .sti, .sxd, .stw, .sxi, .sxm, .sxg

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

When serving content with this MIME type, set the Content-Type header:


    Content-Type: application/vnd.sun.xml.calc

HTML

In HTML, you can specify the MIME type in various elements:


    <a href="file.dat" type="application/vnd.sun.xml.calc">Download file</a>

Server-side (Node.js)

Setting the Content-Type header in Node.js:


    const http = require('http');
    
    http.createServer((req, res) => {
      res.setHeader('Content-Type', 'application/vnd.sun.xml.calc');
      res.end('Content here');
    }).listen(3000);

Associated file extensions

.sxw, .std, .stc, .sxc, .sti, .sxd, .stw, .sxi, .sxm, .sxg

FAQ

What is a MIME type?

A MIME (Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions) type is a standard that indicates the nature and format of a document, file, or assortment of bytes. MIME types are defined and standardized in IETF's RFC 6838.

MIME types are important because they help browsers and servers understand how to process a file. When a browser receives a file from a server, it uses the MIME type to determine how to display or handle the content, whether it's an image to display, a PDF to open in a viewer, or a video to play.

MIME types consist of a type and a subtype, separated by a slash (e.g., text/html, image/jpeg, application/pdf). Some MIME types also include optional parameters.

How do I find the MIME type for a file?

You can check the file extension or use a file identification tool such as file --mime-type on the command line. Many programming languages also provide libraries to detect MIME types.

Why are multiple MIME types listed for one extension?

Different applications and historical conventions may use alternative MIME identifiers for the same kind of file. Showing them all helps ensure compatibility across systems.