What Is a CSV File?
A CSV file is a comma-separated values file.
CSV is also short forcomputer software validation, comma-separated variable,circuit switched voice, andcolon-separated value.
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How to Open a CSV File
I like to usespreadsheet softwareto open and edit CSV files.
Another method for viewing or editing a CSV file is to do so online.
Even so, it’s probably the most commonly used program for viewing and editing CSV files.
Another way to “open” a CSV file is toimportit.
This conversion process is usually done through theFile>Save asmenu.
you could also use Google Sheets.
From theFile>Downloadmenu, pick XLSX, ODS,PDF, or any other supported format.
An actual file format conversion using one of the methods described above must take place in most cases.
Still Can’t Open It?
CSV files are deceptively simple.
The data in the first sheet will no longer be accessible after you’ve shut down the spreadsheet program.
It’s really the nature of the spreadsheet software that makes this mishap confusing.
There’s no problem, so long as you understand this limitation.
This is why other, more advanced table formats exist, like XLSX.
How CSV Files Are Structured
It’s easy to make your own CSV file.
you’re able to also create one manually, yesfrom scratch, using any text editor.
