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Dear Team.
We are using SharePoint 2019, and there is a request from users to use Excel files in co-authoring mode. After doing some research, I learned that Excel files can only be co-authored using Excel Web App. Can I use Office Online Server without purchasing any additional licenses for this? Does SharePoint 2019 On-Prem fully support Office Online Server? Has anyone actually used it in practice? I need
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Hi Farid Rahimzade,
It has been a while and I am writing to see how things are going on with this issue. Have you had a chance to check the replies provided? Any update would be appreciated.
Hi Farid Rahimzade,
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Hi @Farid Rahimzade ,
Good day! Welcome to Q&A forum.
Excel files can be co-authored using office online server.
SharePoint 2019 On-Prem fully support Office Online Server.
You can refer to the following article to configure office online server for SharePoint 2019 (which is also works for SharePoint 2019):
Configure Office Online Server for SharePoint Server 2016 - Office Online Server | Microsoft Learn
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