Can someone explain: What is a CSV file and how is it used? or Newbie question: What is a CSV and why

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Hey! What is a CSV? It’s basically just a plain text file that stores data in a super simple way—each line is a row, and commas separate the values (that’s why it’s called Comma-Separated Values).

It’s common because almost every app can read it, unlike fancy Excel files that need specific software. You can open it in Notepad, Excel, Google Sheets, or even Python/R if you’re into coding.

Pro tip: If double-clicking messes it up, try right-clicking and opening with Excel or Sheets. Sometimes the app guesses wrong about the formatting.

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