Why is CSV preferred?

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Comparing CSV vs Xlsx, CSV files are faster and also consumes less memory whereas Excel consumes more memory while importing data. Comparing CSV vs Excel, CSV files can be opened with any text editor in windows while Excel files can't be opened with text editors. 16 мар. 2022 г.

Why CSV files are preferred?

CSV file does not need any specific platform to open; it can also be opened in a simple text editor, and the user can simply read and understand it. Excel consumes more memory than CSV. CSV consumes less memory than Excel.

Why do we use CSV instead of Excel?

While Excel (XLS and XLSX) file formats are better for storing more complex data, CSV files are supported by nearly all data upload interfaces. If you are planning to move your data between platforms, export and import it from one interface to another, you might be better off with the CSV file format.

What is unique about a .CSV file?

CSV files can be used with most any spreadsheet program, such as Microsoft Excel or Google Spreadsheets. They differ from other spreadsheet file types because you can only have a single sheet in a file, they can not save cell, column, or row. Also, you cannot not save formulas in this format.

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