How to Convert CSV to XPS
Many spreadsheet programs use the comma-separated values, or CSV, format to import and export data. CSV lacks a set format, so although most of the information will transfer over without a problem, differences may exist in the source file once it is opened by another program. Similar to a PDF, Microsoft's XPS Document viewer is one of those programs. XPS is based on Extensible Markup Language, or XML, and is available on various Apple-based programs, Internet Explorer version 6 and above, and a number of Microsoft operating system platforms.
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Instructions
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Download the free Convert XLS software from the Softinterface website, and install it. Download the Microsoft Save as PDF or XPS add-in from the Microsoft website and install it as well.
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Open Convert XLS. Under "Select Action to Do," select the "Convert Files" radio button.
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Highlight your file's original CSV format in the drop-down box under "Select Original File/Folder to Convert." Click the icons to the right to locate the file that you want to convert.
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Select the XPS conversion file format from the "Convert the File Format" drop-down box. Click the "Add" button to add the source file and use "Target File(s)" to specify the file's destination.
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Click "Convert" to begin the conversion process.
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Tips & Warnings
If the option to convert to XPS is not available under the "Convert the File Format" menu, click the "Use Microsoft Excel" radio button instead of "Convert Files."
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