How do I open a csv file without formatting?

How do I open a CSV file in Excel without formatting?

Avoiding formatting change on CSV on Microsoft 365 or Excel 2019 is fairly easy.1Activate the Insert tab in the Ribbon.2Click From Text/CSV in the Get & Transform Data section.3Select your file.4You will see the preview of your data. Either click Load to import the data.

How do I stop CSV from auto formatting?

Data > From Text > Select your CSV file. In the popup, choose "Delimited" radio button, then click "Next >" Delimiters checkboxes: tick only "Comma" and uncheck the other options, then click "Next >"

How do I stop Excel from auto formatting my CSV file?

We can stop excel from auto formatting dates by saving the CSV file as a Text Document file.

How do I open a CSV file that is readable?

In almost any text editor or spreadsheet program, just choose File > Open and select the CSV file. For most people, it is best to use a spreadsheet program. Spreadsheet programs display the data in a way that is easier to read and work with than a text editor.