How to move a text file to Excel

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Nov 03, 2022
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Description of Issue

Can I move the data on my text file to Excel?



Context

  • Excel



Cause




Resolution

Yes.  When you open a text file in Excel, Excel launches an Import Wizard. 

  1. In Excel go to File > Open and browse to the location that contains the text file.

  2. Select Text Files in the file type dropdown list in the Open dialog box.

  3. Locate and double-click the text file that you want to open.

Additional detail on the Excel Import Wizard: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/text-import-wizard-c5b02af6-fda1-4440-899f-f78bafe41857



Additional Information

Reference https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/import-or-export-text-txt-or-csv-files-5250ac4c-663c-47ce-937b-339e391393ba from Microsoft Support