Using Microsoft Excel to convert .xls, .xlsx file into a .csv format

1. Open your excel file.

2. Click on File and Save as. Select where you would like to save the file (like your desktop or a drive).

 

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3. In the “File Name” field type in the name of your document.

4. In the “Save as” field select CSV(Comma Delimited) from the drop down menu.

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5. Click Save.

6. You may receive one or two warning about the formatting of .csv, click yes.