How does a CSV file work?

How do I use a CSV file?

If you already have Microsoft Excel installed, just double-click a CSV file to open it in Excel. After double-clicking the file, you may see a prompt asking which program you want to open it with. Select Microsoft Excel. If you are already in Microsoft Excel, you can choose File > Open and select the CSV file.

What is a CSV file and how does it work?

A CSV is a comma-separated values file, which allows data to be saved in a tabular format. CSVs look like a garden-variety spreadsheet but with a . csv extension. CSV files can be used with most any spreadsheet program, such as Microsoft Excel or Google Spreadsheets.

How do I use a CSV file in Excel?

The steps to import a TXT or CSV file into Excel are similar for Excel 2007, 2010, 2013, and 2016:1Open the Excel spreadsheet where you want to save the data and click the Data tab.2In the Get External Data group, click From Text.3Select the TXT or CSV file you want to convert and click Import.4Select "Delimited".Convert a text file or CSV file into an Excel spreadsheet

Do I need Excel to open a CSV file?

Open CSV Files in Microsoft Excel the Right Way. Generally, you'll rely on Excel's built-in Import Text Wizard to help you get data from your CSV file into your existing Excel workbook (or a new worksheet).