I appreciate your thoughts and suggestion about making excel a default app, @Chernipeski.
QuickBooks Desktop uses different types of files to store various types of data. It also integrates with hundreds of other apps that can help you export reports.
While using the Excel file, it requires Microsoft Excel 2019, 2016, 2013, or Microsoft 365 (includes 64-bit) when exporting reports. You can save reports as Excel workbooks (.xlsx), CSV spreadsheets, or PDFs and analyze them in Microsoft Excel.
I've added these articles that you check about different file types and software compatibility:
For more tips about managing reports in QuickBooks Desktop, you can also check out these articles:
Please know that the Community always has your back, so don't hesitate to let me know If I can be of any assistance. Feel comfortable tagging me in your comments, @Chernipeski.
