Share Excel Files Without Losing Control
Share specific cells, ranges, or sheets from your Excel workbook — without uploading the file, without exposing your formulas, and without requiring Excel on the other end. Contributors simply open a link in their browser.
Why Sharing Excel Files Is Still a Nightmare in 2026
Email Ping-Pong
- 60% of teams still share Excel files via email
- Multiple versions floating around — which one is current?
- Accidental overwrites destroy hours of work
- Sensitive data in uncontrolled email attachments
Co-Authoring Falls Short
- No granular control — everyone sees everything
- Sync conflicts in complex workbooks
- Track Changes removed in modern co-authoring
- Requires OneDrive/SharePoint upload — compliance risk
How Airrange Solves Excel Sharing
Granular Access
Share only the cells, ranges, or sheets that are relevant. Everything else stays hidden. Your formulas, data structure, and sensitive information remain protected.
No File Upload
Your Excel file stays on your device. Airrange processes everything locally in your browser. Only an encrypted runtime package is shared — not your actual workbook.
No Excel Needed
Contributors open a web link in their browser. They see a clean interface — not a spreadsheet. Works on desktop, tablet, and mobile. No Excel license required.
Everything You Need for Secure Excel Sharing
Cell-level access control
Define exactly which cells are visible and which are editable. Hide entire rows, columns, or sheets from specific users.
Review & Merge changes
Contributors propose changes. You review each one, approve or reject, and merge back into your workbook — with full control.
Encrypted transfer
Shared data is encrypted and stored on EU servers (AWS Frankfurt). Your original file never leaves your device.
Change history & audit trail
Track who changed what and when. Full accountability without manually comparing backup versions.
Works with .xlsx files
100% compatible with Excel workbooks. Your formulas, charts, and formatting stay intact. (Note: VBA macros are not supported in shared apps.)
Mobile-ready
Contributors can view and edit shared areas on any device — phone, tablet, or desktop. The interface adapts automatically.
Microsoft Teams integration
Embed shared Excel areas directly in Teams channels. Collaboration without leaving your workspace.
Microsoft-validated Add-In
The Airrange Excel Add-In is available in the official Microsoft AppSource store. Validated and approved by Microsoft.
See Granular Sharing in Action
Airrange vs Traditional Excel Sharing
| Co-Authoring (OneDrive) | Google Sheets | Airrange | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granular cell-level control | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| No file upload required | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Formulas hidden from users | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| No Excel needed for recipients | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Review & Merge changes | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| GDPR / EU-hosted | ⚠ | ⚠ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Version control | ✗ | ⚠ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Works on mobile | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Microsoft Teams integration | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ |
Who Uses Airrange for Excel Sharing?
Controlling & FP&A
Collect budget data from departments, consolidate forecasts, and run scenario analyses — without exposing the full financial model to every contributor.
Consulting
Share Excel models with clients for input and review — without revealing your proprietary formulas or calculation methodology.
HR & People Ops
Salary planning, headcount models, and employee data — shared securely with only the relevant fields visible to each stakeholder.
Supply Chain & Procurement
Collect pricing data from suppliers in a structured web form. No more messy email attachments — data flows directly into your Excel model.
Share Your First Excel File in 3 Steps
No file upload. No cloud migration. Your workbook stays on your device.
Open your workbook
Install the Airrange Excel Add-In from the Microsoft Store. Open your workbook and select the cells or ranges you want to share.
Define access
Choose which areas are visible, which are editable, and which stay hidden. Add labels and descriptions so contributors know exactly what to do.
Send a link
Share via link, email, or embed in Teams. Contributors fill in data via their browser. You review and merge their changes back into your workbook.
“The development speed for such a complex app is impressive. Our Airrange app runs in any browser, is immediately ready for use and provides changes directly. Perfect in sales.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I share only part of an Excel workbook?
Yes. Airrange lets you select exactly which cells, ranges, or sheets to share. Everything else remains hidden from the recipient. This is fundamentally different from co-authoring or sharing the entire file.
Do my collaborators need Excel?
No. Recipients open a web link in their browser and see a clean form interface — not a spreadsheet. They can view and edit the shared areas on any device, without an Excel license.
Is my data secure?
Yes. Your Excel file never leaves your device. When you share areas, Airrange creates an encrypted runtime package containing only the selected cells. This package is stored on AWS servers in Frankfurt, Germany (EU). Your original workbook is never uploaded.
What's the difference vs. OneDrive co-authoring?
Co-authoring shares the entire workbook — everyone sees everything, and there's no way to hide formulas or restrict access to specific cells. Airrange gives you cell-level control: share only what's needed, protect the rest.
Does it work with macros/VBA?
Airrange works with .xlsx files and preserves all formulas. However, VBA macros are not supported in the shared app — the calculation engine uses the Microsoft Graph API which supports all Excel Online functions but not VBA.
Is Airrange GDPR-compliant?
Yes. Data is hosted exclusively on EU servers (AWS Frankfurt). Your Excel files never leave your device. The Airrange Add-In is validated and approved by Microsoft. Learn more about security →
How is this different from the Granular Sharing feature page?
This page gives you the big picture on Excel sharing. For technical details on how granular sharing works, see our feature page →