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I am sent a lot of .csv files and ideally I would like these .csv files to open in Microsoft Excel rather than in Notepad. This is what used to happen. So then I can either preview them in the mail in Excel or open them straight away into Excel.

How can I make .csv files open in Microsoft Excel?

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The problem is the file association on your PC. Hold down shift and right click on the .csv file, then select 'Open with...'. Select excel from the list, make sure the tick box below the selection of programs labelled 'Always open this type of file using this program' (or words to that effect) is checked, then click ok, and you will always be able to open .csv files in excel without having to go to excel first and click file/open.

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  • This assumes a windows OS
    – Raystafarian
    Apr 17, 2014 at 16:16
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    The only other format you can get Microsoft Office is for Mac, and Mac OS' doesn't include Notepad.
    – Simkill
    Apr 17, 2014 at 16:22
  • This will not enable Previewer.
    – thims
    Apr 18, 2014 at 9:46

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