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CSV

CSV files are simple but important. A CSV is a simple text file with no format. The data are stored as

a sequence of characters. This way the file is relatively small in size, even though it can hold a large

amount of data. The CSV format is widely supported by companies and consumers, because it helps
them transfer large amounts of data from one program to another. Because it’s small in size and can be
highly compressed through zip programs, you can transfer the data more easily over the Internet.

You are going to came
across CSV files quite a lot

from now on. Especially,
if you want to transfer
data from databases to
spreadsheet and vice versa.

DIGITAL TEENS 2 MODULE 5

8 Computing and ICT . Sample Pages
GRADE

hands on!

Open Notepad and type the following text. Save it as a CSV file and

give it the name of your choice. Then import it into Microsoft Excel.
Rank, Country, Total medals
1, USA, 104
2, China, 88
3, Great Britain, 65
Penta Books 83