What is a Microsoft Excel CSV?

What is an Excel CSV?

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.

What is the purpose of a CSV file?

A CSV (comma-separated values) file is a text file that has a specific format which allows data to be saved in a table structured format.

What is the difference between CSV and Microsoft Excel CSV?

KEY DIFFERENCE CSV is a plain text format with a series of values separated by commas whereas Excel is a binary file that holds information about all the worksheets in a workbook. CSV file can't perform operations on data while Excel can perform operations on the data.

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".