What is import data?

What does import data means?

The process of moving data or settings used in one program to another. For example, a user may import their e-mail address book into the latest version of Microsoft Outlook.

What means import and export data?

Similarly, in computer terminology, "import" means to bring a file from a different program into the one you're using, and "export" means to save a file in a way that a different program can use it.

How can we import data?

You can import data from a text file into an existing worksheet.1Click the cell where you want to put the data from the text file.2On the Data tab, in the Get External Data group, click From Text.3In the Import Data dialog box, locate and double-click the text file that you want to import, and click Import.Import or export text (.txt or .csv) files - Microsoft Support

Why is importing data important?

One of the most common processes in data transfer is data importing, or the ability to use data produced by a different program. The data import/data export utility is a powerful and useful tool that allows administrators with the relevant permissions to export program, application, and course data.