Edit File...

[stmasi]

Good afternoon, all.

I'm working on an intranet site that I would like to do the following:

I have an Excel file (saved as HTML) that I'd like to give the user the option to either "view" or "edit." Of course, the view is easy enough as the file is already saved in the appropriate format...so I just do this:

<a href="this_is_the_path_to_the/excel_file.htm">VIEW</a>

How can I allow the user to edit the file, using their locally-installed copy of Excel? Is there some code snippet or something of the like I can embed in the HTML?

Thanx.

[ryanbutler]

What information does this spread sheet have? What exactly do you want to do with the updated information?

If its specific information to a user, you'd be better off storing the information in a database and setting up authentication and then allowing authenticated users to view/edit their information.

Otherwise, if its generic information such as a travel voucher, or mileage for a vehicle on a business trip, I'd just put the Excel file on the Intranet in excel format and provide them instructions on how to download the file and update it.

[stmasi]

The Excel file acts as a sort of "IN/OUT" whiteboard. People can open the file, view it, and the ones that are authorized to do so, can edit it. I wanted to stay away from two separate files if I could.

Thanx.

[stmasi]

Is there no way to accomplish this?

Thanx.