Convert XLS to Markdown Table

XLS files are Excel files that use the Binary Interchange File Format (BIFF). This was the default format for Excel versions 97-2003.

XLS files can have multiple sheets, and each sheet can contain multiple rows and columns of data. They support various data types, including text, numbers, dates, and formulas.

Key features of XLS files include:

• Works with older versions of Excel and other spreadsheet software
• Can store formatting information, charts, and macros
• Smaller file size compared to newer formats like XLSX
• Limited to 65,536 rows and 256 columns per sheet

While XLS files are still widely used, they're gradually being replaced by the more modern XLSX format.

Markdown is a lightweight markup language with plain-text formatting syntax. It's designed to be easy to read, write, and convert to HTML and other formats.

Key features of Markdown include:

• Simple syntax for headings, lists, links, and emphasis
• Support for inline HTML
• Easy to learn and use, even for non-technical users
• Widely supported across various platforms and applications

Markdown is commonly used for:

• Documentation and README files
• Forum and blog posts
• Note-taking and writing
• Creating content for static site generators

While the core syntax is standardized, there are several flavors of Markdown with extended features, such as GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) and CommonMark.