Office 365 Excel does NOT open CSV files

Question

I recently upgraded to Office 365 and now Excel can't read CSV files automatically.

I went to Settings -> Apps -> Default Apps. Then  "Choose default apps by file type" and right-mouse clicked CSV,  and the only option is Look for an app in the Microsoft Store. I don't need to buy the app in the MS Store. I already have it.

And when I try to associate CSV with applications already installed, I can't find Excel. Where's Excel executable file on my  desktop now??

Thanks!

Answer 1

Hi RLO,

Thank you for your reply and sharing the video. I noticed that the screen record version contains some personal information, such as your email address, company name, etc. Hence, I need to mask your link due to privacy concerns since this is a public forum. Thank you for your understanding.

However, I have checked out your video. If Excel application is not listed in the app list. You may can try to manually add it by following steps.

1: launch “open with another app” menu

2: Scroll the list to the bottom and choose “Look for another app on this PC”. and check the option “Always use this app to open .csv files.”

 

3: In the window pops up, go to Excel.exe location.

Generally, it will be located at C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\root\Office16.

Then choose Excel.exe and open.

 

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If you are not sure about the location you can go to Start menu, search “Excel.exe” to open file location to find the directory.

 

Best regards,

Dihao

Answer 2

Thank you!! That worked.