You can reduce your file size by saving your spreadsheet as a binary workbook (.xslb) instead of the default format (.xslx). The default format is XML based, which is important if you're using your data with third-party programs because XML is an open standard. However, for most purposes, the binary format is sufficient and saves to a smaller file. More @Wikipedia
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