Number spreadsheet can't be opened.

It asked me to revert, then I closed it and now it will not open. How can I fix this?

Any updates?  I ran into this issue today with Pages, so I restored my iPad from backup.  It did NOT fix the Pages issue.  In fact, it ruined Numbers as well.  Over 50 documents with very important data have been wiped out.  These documents are no longer in iCloud, nor are they accessible from my iPhone anymore.
When these products first came out, I was like "Great! I'll never lose any of my work again!"  Yeah, right...  This one issue has lost more of my work than all of my previous computer problems over the last 20 years combined......

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    It will not open on any of my devices (iPhone, iMac, MacBook Pro, or iPad).  I have the latest OS and iWorks installed on all devices.  Seemed to start with a conflict message stating that the file hadn't been sync'd on another device.  I made a selection of which to use (the latest) and then started to get the "Spreadsheet can't be opened" message.  It seems odd that there would be such a conflict since I hadn't accessed the file

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  • This spreadsheet can't be opened

    Just gone into Numbers having updated it and loaded Yosemite and now find I can't open one of my most used documents. I keep a copy both on hard drive & on iCloud. The hard drive document will open but not the most up to date version on iCloud. I simply get 'This spreadsheet can't be opened'.
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    Hi mgasparino,
    It seems that you have tried to open a Numbers '08 document with Numbers version 3.
    If you recently updated Numbers to version 3, that did not remove Numbers '08 from your machine.
    Look in your Applications folder for a sub-folder called iWork '08.
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    Launch (open) Numbers '08 and Menu > File > Open > your document.
    In Numbers '08, Export to Excel.
    Numbers 3 will open that Excel document.
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    If you are sure, then upgrade.
    To open it, save it with Numbers ’09 first.
    Other users in this forum have found ways to download a trial version of Numbers '09, and convert documents from '08 to '09.
    Other users in this forum have found ways to purchase, install (and then update) a DVD of iWork '09.
    Numbers '08 and Numbers '09 still work, but they are now "orphanware".
    See this User Tip on how to work with old and new versions of iWork:
    Need newer version of Numbers to open file
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  • After updating the last version of NUMBERS on my iphone5 the message "spreadsheet can't be opened" appears when i' trying to open my existing files

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    It's not to do with ios 7. you need to go to the app store on your phone and download the new FREE app for "PAGES" & same for Numbers & Keynote. They do not come preloaded on the iphone. The bottom of this page shows all the free Apple Aps you can download -    https://www.apple.com/ca/iphone-5s/built-in-apps/        starting with iPhoto etc.

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    I have a problem with Numbers on iOS and Mac OS X (Mountain Lion (version 10.8.2) that I have seen asked before, but to which I have yet to see an answer. I've been using iWork on iOS devices since it was introduced for the iPad and iPhone, and I use it on a MacBook. Across an iPhone 5, iPad, iPad mini, and the MacBook, I am unable to open numerous documents created last year. The most recent spreadsheets open alright, but the vast majority won't open, generating the error "Spreadsheet can't be opened." I have all the lastest system software updates on all of these machines. It appears it is the same documents that cannot be opened on each of the machines. None of the documents have the "uploading" indicator (up arrow), but some of them have the stock Numbers icon (a bar chart in black and gray), while some have a document preview. It's unclear if this is related, but several of the documents on the iPad mini appear to be in a perpetual state of downloading, with progress bars running through their stock Numbers icon, and never filling up/completing.

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    http://support.apple.com/kb/PH13975
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  • Why won't some of my numbers spreadsheets from my iPad open with iCloud on my Mac (Yosemite)?

    Why won't some of my numbers spreadsheets from my iPad open with iCloud on my Mac (Yosemite)? When I look at the files in FiNader there's a grey bar next to the files that won't open.

    I am having the same problem. Created new spreadsheet on iPad with fresh iOS and Numbers installs (3/2015) and am unable to open this spreadsheet in iCloud in Safari on MacBook Air (all current). I get the following message:
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    Tried reopening on Mac from iCloud and resaving; still cannot open.
    Quick fix: Copying the spreadsheet content from the iPad spreadsheet to one created on the desktop recovers the ability to open it in iCloud in Safari.
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  • Why can't I open my spreadsheet from Numbers when I can open it from my iOS Devices?

    When I try to open a numbers spreadsheet that is synced with my iCloud account; it gives me this prompt. I can still open it on my iPhone, my iPad, and the iOS website. When I try to do the new handoff application, it thinks about opening up Numbers but never does. If you have any ideas; that would be greatly appreciated.

    Hi m3jankowski,
    Happy Holidays!  Is the issue happening with this specific Number spreadsheet, or any spreadsheet?  The resource below provides some steps to try if the Handoff feature is not working for your Numbers document on your Mac.
    Get help using Continuity with iOS 8 and OS X Yosemite - Apple Support
    http://support.apple.com/en-us/TS5458
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    Go to the Wi-Fi icon at the top of your screen and turn on Wi-Fi if necessary.
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    Go to the Bluetooth icon at the top of your screen and turn on Bluetooth if necessary.
    In System Preferences > General, select “Allow Handoff between this Mac and your iCloud devices.” If you don't see this setting, your Mac may not support Handoff.
    Open the FaceTime app, go to FaceTime > Preferences and turn on “iPhone Cellular Calls.”
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  • Did I miss something in the fine print? I installed Lion and and come to find out, I can no longer open any Word documents or Excel spreadsheets as they are no longer supported (being PowerPC apps).  Seriously?!?!?!?!!   What are my alternatives?

    Did I miss something in the fine print? I installed Lion and and come to find out, I can no longer open any Word documents or Excel spreadsheets as they are no longer supported (apparently because they are PowerPC apps).  Seriously?!?!?!?!!   What are my alternatives?

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    You might find it helpful to "try before you buy" - there is a 30 day free trial offer for Office for Mac 2011, accessible from M's .com website.
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