How do you combine multiple csv files into one file?

Hello,

I have six comma delimited files with a csv extensions on my desktop. I want
to combine the six files into one file and load them into Excel. Right now I
am loading all six into one session of excel then I copying the contents of
one book and paste into the first book, copy paste, copy paste, copy paste,
etc... I figure there has to be a better way. So my question is:

How do you combine multiple csv files into one file with Excel?


Brian


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As I recall, arent the CSV files just text with Comma Seperators? If that is
the case open them in notepad and paste them together!
MArcos

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> Hello,
>
> I have six comma delimited files with a csv extensions on my desktop. I
want
> to combine the six files into one file and load them into Excel. Right now
I
> am loading all six into one session of excel then I copying the contents
of
> one book and paste into the first book, copy paste, copy paste, copy
paste,
> etc... I figure there has to be a better way. So my question is:
>
> How do you combine multiple csv files into one file with Excel?
>
>
> Brian
>
>
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Actually, that won't solve Brian's problem. There is a program that costs 20 bucks that will do it for you but...I don't think so.... All you need to do is open your DOS prompt i.e

Start>Run>type "cmd"

Then make sure all your csv files are in the same folder. I caled my folder help and put it in the C: folder.

Type CD C:help (hit enter)

You should see some verification that you are in this folder.

Type copy *.csv name.csv

Note there is a space between the word copy and the * and a space between.csv and name. Also note that you can change name to anything you want. This will copy all csv files an combine them in a file called name.csv. It copies them in such a manner that it is identical to copying and pasting multiple csvs in excell on the vertical axis 1 to infinity (Not a to vv). It's pretty sweet.


Brian 2

I meant to say type cd c:\help...that will do it

Thanks a lot dude, you are the man!

How about instead, you go to the command window. (Press "Window Key" and "R", then type command and enter.

Type copy c:\*.csv c:\File.csv and press enter

This will combine all of the csv files that are in your root c:\ directory into one file called File.csv.

You can change the file names and paths as necessary.

Paul

Sorry guys. I see someone already gave that suggestion.


later

i have a similiar problem and the command works as long as all the .csv files are in the same folder.
i was wondering if there is a variation of this that tells it to look in subfolders for the .csv file?

ie:
C:\temp\folder1\file1.csv
and
C:\temp\folder2\file2.csv
and
C:\temp\folder3\file3.csv

is there someway to combine it all into 1 csv file?
(copy and pasting the .csv files into one folder can be hard when you have a lot of folders,

thanks in advance!