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What is XLS?
XLS is the legacy Microsoft Excel format used before Office 2007. While superseded by XLSX, it's still widely found in enterprise data exports and archived files.
Format Details
- Full Name
- Microsoft Excel 97-2003
- Extension
- .xls
Key Features
- Legacy support
- Wide compatibility
- Spreadsheet
- Data analysis
What is CSV?
CSV is a simple format for storing tabular data. Each line represents a row, with values separated by commas. It's universally compatible with spreadsheet applications.
Format Details
- Full Name
- Comma-Separated Values
- Extension
- .csv
Key Features
- Simple format
- Universal
- Data exchange
- Lightweight
XLS vs CSV
| Feature | XLS | CSV |
|---|---|---|
| Full Name | Microsoft Excel 97-2003 | Comma-Separated Values |
| Extension | .xls | .csv |
| Best For | Legacy support | Simple format |