Is it possible to format a CSV file?

How do I change the format of a CSV file?

Re: Changing default date format for CSV download1Type in Control Panel on your system.2Under Clock and Region, click on Change date, time or number formats.3Click on Additional Settings.4Select Date tab.5In the Date Formats section, clear what you have there and type in mm/dd/yyyy.

Can a CSV be edited?

A CSV (Comma Separated Values) file is a special type of file that you can create or edit in Excel. Rather than storing information in columns, CSV files store information separated by commas.

Why do CSV files not save formatting?

CSV files contain only data, as comma-separated values. If you want to keep your formatting changes, save the file as an Excel file (i.e. myfile. xls), using the 'save as' file menu option.

How do I make a CSV file readable?

Content1Save the . CSV file on the desktop. Right-click the file and select Open > Excel application. Highlight the column that will be arranged. Go to menu Data and select Text to Columns (see figure below). A new window will open, select Delimited, and then click Next. ... 2See arranged output below:

How do I format a CSV file?

CSV is just a plain text format, so you can't do any formatting. If you want formatting, consider using an Excel library such as Apache POI or Jasper Reports. (Of course, then you end up with an excel file rather than a CSV, so depending on your situation that may or may not be appropriate)

Can I open a CSV file in Excel?

Not that I am aware of, CSV is a plain text format. If you are creating a csv, so that you can open it up in Excel, then I would suggest taking a look at the MS Excel XML format.

What does CSV stand for?

A Comma Separated Values (CSV) file is a plain text file that contains a list of data. These files are often used for exchanging data between different applications. For example, databases and contact managers often support CSV files. These files may sometimes be called Character Separated Values...