Is there a way to translate delimited text format into ordinary text?

Anonymous
2024-07-19T18:56:24+00:00

I am working with a County and state database. The state will send me monthly emails with a one gigabyte database file for downloading. The data files will be in delimited text format. My question is, how can I turn this delimited Text format into regular text, if possible, in order to read quickly. I'm wondering if there is some type of program or app that can convert it into normal text. Because I really don't want to have to learn Microsoft Excel I don't really have the time.

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-07-20T03:44:55+00:00

    Dear Russell,

    We are glad to help you and we may need further information for confirmation.

    If you are using a .csv delimited text format, you can use the Excel application to open it directly.

    So what type of the file are you using?

    If it is convenient, could you share a sample test file for us to do a test in our environment?

    If the file and the file link can be shared here directly, please add your confirmation and provide the link here.

    If no, welcome to let us know and we'll take the next step to collect the file.

    Welcome to share any updates when you have time.

    Your effort and time are greatly appreciated!

    Sincerely

    Cliff | Microsoft Community Moderator

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