Why do we need to use a CSV file instead of an Excel file?

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CSV is generally faster and less complicated when compared to Excel. Text editors cannot edit files saved in Excel format, and also, Excel file can be password protected. Files saved in CSV format can be edited by text editors, and also CSV file cannot be password protected.

What is the difference between an Excel file and a CSV file?

Difference Between CSV and Excel. CSV and Excel or xls are two different file extensions containing data. The difference is that in CSV or comma-separated values, the data is in text format separated by commas, while in excel or Xls., information is in tabular form or, we say, in rows and columns.

Why would you use a CSV file?

CSV files are mostly used for importing and exporting important information, such as customer or order data, to and from your database. A more practical example of this would be an ecommerce business that buys customer data from a social media website.

Why we use CSV file in Excel?

Why CSV Files? CSV files are used as a way to communicate data between different applications. Say you had a database application and you wanted to export the data to a file. If you want to export it to an Excel file, then the database application would need to support exporting to XLS* files.

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