If you're planning to integrate MS with Excel take a look at the csv plugin at:
MasterDATA's MetaStockCSV Plug-in
There is a free version posted there. I think it will do what you want
Also, you may want to check out the xltraders Yahoo group
Try the following:
1.Right click in the sopace that has File Edit View
2.Click on Application Properties.
3.Select the Chart Options tab
4.Under Data (in the middle) be sure Ignore Weekend Data is NOT Checked.
1. Click the Explorer icon (the field glasses).
2. Click Organizer...(2nd from botom on right just above Help)
3. Follow the steps as they show up in the Wizard..
For your friend to import them she has to go to the Organizer on her side and do an import.