What is MIME type "application/x-tika-msworks-spreadsheet"?

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

application/x-tika-msworks-spreadsheet identifies a legacy spreadsheet file type from Microsoft Works. It tells applications how to process data stored in these files.

This MIME type is mainly used in file conversion and data extraction tools. It ensures that older spreadsheets are read correctly even when modern software primarily uses other formats.
Files with this MIME type often come from systems that used Microsoft Works. The associated file usually appears as XLR.

• Main use: Detecting and processing legacy Microsoft Works spreadsheet files.
• Data conversion: Allowing conversion of older spreadsheets to current formats like those used by modern spreadsheet applications.
• Legacy support: Ensuring historical data can be accessed and reused on current PCs.
• Error handling: Helping conversion tools avoid misinterpreting file content as a different spreadsheet format.

Understanding this MIME type helps when working with older documents, especially in digital archives or when transferring data from legacy systems. For more details on file types, check out the resource at Filext.

Associated file extensions

.xlr

Usage Examples

HTTP Header

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

    Content-Type: application/x-tika-msworks-spreadsheet    
  

HTML

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

    <a href="file.dat" type="application/x-tika-msworks-spreadsheet">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/x-tika-msworks-spreadsheet');    
      res.end('Content here');    
    }).listen(3000);    
  

Associated file extensions

.xlr