Sometimes, you might need to save a workbook in another file format, like a text (txt) or a comma-separated values format (csv). Just keep in mind that whenever you save a workbook in another file format, some of its formatting, data, and features might not be saved.
Caution: When you save a workbook in any of the text formats, all formatting will be removed.
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Open the workbook you want to save.
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Click File > Save As.
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Pick the place where you want to save the workbook.
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In the Save As dialog box, navigate to the location you want.
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Click the arrow in the Save as type box and pick the type of text or CSV file format you want.
Note: The file formats you’ll see vary, depending on what type of sheet is active in your workbook (a worksheet, chart sheet, or other type of sheet).
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In the File name box, accept the suggested name or type a new name for the workbook.
Available text file formats
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Format |
Extension |
Description |
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Formatted Text (Space-delimited) |
.prn |
Lotus space-delimited format. Saves only the active sheet. |
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Text (Tab-delimited) |
.txt |
Saves a workbook as a tab-delimited text file for use on another Microsoft Windows operating system, and ensures that tab characters, line breaks, and other characters are interpreted correctly. Saves only the active sheet. |
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Text (Macintosh) |
.txt |
Saves a workbook as a tab-delimited text file for use on the Macintosh operating system, and ensures that tab characters, line breaks, and other characters are interpreted correctly. Saves only the active sheet. |
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Text (MS-DOS) |
.txt |
Saves a workbook as a tab-delimited text file for use on the MS-DOS operating system, and ensures that tab characters, line breaks, and other characters are interpreted correctly. Saves only the active sheet. |
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Unicode Text |
.txt |
Saves a workbook as Unicode text, a character encoding standard that was developed by the Unicode Consortium. |
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CSV (comma delimited) |
.csv |
Saves a workbook as a comma-delimited text file for use on another Windows operating system, and ensures that tab characters, line breaks, and other characters are interpreted correctly. Saves only the active sheet. |
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CSV (Macintosh) |
.csv |
Saves a workbook as a comma-delimited text file for use on the Macintosh operating system, and ensures that tab characters, line breaks, and other characters are interpreted correctly. Saves only the active sheet. |
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CSV (MS-DOS) |
.csv |
Saves a workbook as a comma-delimited text file for use on the MS-DOS operating system, and ensures that tab characters, line breaks, and other characters are interpreted correctly. Saves only the active sheet. |
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DIF |
.dif |
Data Interchange Format. Saves only the active sheet. |
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SYLK |
.slk |
Symbolic Link Format. Saves only the active sheet. |
