How to turn an Excel document into a CSV file
In order to turn an Excel document into a CSV file, follow these simple steps!
Open the Import file. This can be done through a spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, but can also be done in TextEdit (Mac) or Notepad (Windows)
Select File.
Click Save As.
Rename the file if you prefer then select CSV (Comma delimited.)
Click Save.
What are CSV files for?
While CSV files are rendered as spreadsheets by programs like Excel, they're actually text files with 'comma separated values'. This makes them much more compatible with older programs or systems that aren't exclusively for spreadsheets - most database imports can or only work with CSV files.