Please Note: This article is written for users of the following Microsoft Excel versions: 97, 2000, 2002, and 2003. If you are using a later version (Excel 2007 or later), this tip may not work for you. For a version of this tip written specifically for later versions of Excel, click here: Creating a CSV File.
CSV is one of those over-abundant computer acronyms. It means "comma-separated values." It refers to a type of file that is often used for transferring simple data from one program to another. In the file, each value is separated by a comma. The importing program knows that when it sees a comma, it can toss it out but it needs to get ready to accept a new value.
If you have information in Excel that you want to get into a different data-oriented program, chances are good that the other program will accept CSV files. In order to save your workbook data in CSV format, follow these steps:
At this point your worksheet is saved in CSV format. I generally find it a good idea to close the workbook, without saving. At this point you will have your original Excel workbook (in Excel format) and the CSV file, which contains the information you wanted in CSV format.
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2016-08-31 05:56:56
HI.....i have converted my excel sheet into csv file....but while uploading it to dimension in planning application its not working.....so pls help me
2015-07-01 23:33:48
Chris
I have MS Office 2013.
I need to 'Save As' CSV (MS Dos) this plus CSV Macintosh are both missing as a save as option.? Only CSV (Comma....) available. I have run a repair and uninstalled then reinstall of Office updated still no options, also made sure all add-in's are available, nothing...
No real help online on this any idea's before I look at a re-image.?
Thx
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