[Excel] Difference between Excel and CSV files

Comma Separated Values (CSV) is a plain text file that saves data in a tabular format.

Excel is a binary file that holds data but allows specific Excel features like formatting, charts, formula and graphics.

Although both share some similar features, these files are completely different from each other and serve different purposes.

**Difference between Excel and CSV**
Features	Excel	CSV
Can perform VBA Code	Yes	No
Can perform formula and function	Yes	No
Can display chart and graph	Yes	No
Compatible in several platforms	No	Yes
Consumes less memory	No	Yes
Faster and less complicated	No	Yes
Can be linked to other sources	Yes	No
Can save image data	Yes	No
Allows data manipulation	Yes	No
Supports multiple tabs	Yes	No


Requirements	Format
Present Graphs and Charts	Excel
Open file on different computers	CSV
Make summaries of large data	Excel
Open data in notepad or text editor	CSV

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