Converting a Google Sheets file to an Excel file is a straightforward process. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Open Your Google Sheets File: First, open the Google Sheets file you want to convert.
2. Go to File Menu: In the Google Sheets interface, click on the “File” menu located at the top left corner of the screen.
3. Download as Excel: In the dropdown menu, hover over “Download” or “Download as”, and then select “Microsoft Excel (.xlsx)”. This will convert your Google Sheets file into an Excel file.
4. Save the File: The converted file will be downloaded to your computer. Check your Downloads folder or the location where your browser saves downloaded files.
5. Open in Excel: You can now open this downloaded file in Microsoft Excel.

Remember, if your Google Sheets file has features or formatting that are not supported by Excel, they might not appear correctly or might be lost in the converted file. Additionally, if the file is large or contains complex formulas, the conversion process might take a bit longer.