How to Create CSV File from Excel Spreadsheet

To create a CSV (Comma Separated Values) file from an Excel spreadsheet, you can follow these steps.

1. Open the Excel spreadsheet.
2. Arrange your data in the desired format.
3. Save the spreadsheet as a CSV file.

Here's a more detailed guide:

Step 1. Open the Excel Spreadsheet

Open the Excel file containing the data you want to save as a CSV file.

Step 2. Arrange Your Data

Make sure your data is organized in rows and columns as you want it to appear in the CSV file. Ensure there are no merged cells or other formatting that might interfere with the CSV conversion.

Step 3. Save as CSV

1. Click on "File" in the menu bar.
2. Select "Save As".
3. Choose the location where you want to save the file.
4. In the "Save as type" dropdown menu, select "CSV (Comma delimited) (*.csv)".
5. Click "Save".

Let's say you have the following data in your Excel spreadsheet.

Name, Age, City
John, 25, New York
Alice, 30, Los Angeles
Bob, 28, Chicago

When saved as a CSV file, it will look like this.

Name, Age, City
John, 25, New York
Alice, 30, Los Angeles
Bob, 28, Chicago

Each row from the Excel spreadsheet has been saved as a separate line in the CSV file, with commas separating the values.

Note

• Depending on your Excel version and settings, you may receive a warning about features that are not compatible with CSV format. Review and confirm if you're okay with the changes before proceeding with saving as CSV.
• Be aware that saving as CSV will not retain Excel-specific features like formulas, multiple worksheets, or formatting. It will only save the data itself in a plain text format with comma separation.