interpreter .csv files (when opening .csv) should be configurable

M

MFvGeel

Whenever I open a .csv file that is ; delimited by doubleclicking it in
windows explorer, excel automatically interprets it as comma delimited. I'd
like to be able to either turn off the automatic interpreter (f.ex. by
holding the CTRL button when opening a file) or change the default
interpreting settings.

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G

Gord Dibben

Can you change the extension to .TXT?

When you open the *.TXT file, the Text Import Wizard will pop up and allow
you to designate the format.


Gord Dibben MS Excel MVP
 

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