Converting csv files with UTF8 Data for Excel on the Mac
When you generate or receive a csv (comma-separated value) file that contains special characters from the UTF8 character set (é, for example), Excel for the Mac will not properly preserve the special characters. However, if you first open the file in Google Sheets, the special characters will be preserved.
- Load csv file into Google Drive
- Open uploaded file in Google Sheets
- Download file as Excel document
- Inserting UTF8 Characters in Banner
- Chart of UTF8 Characters
Load csv file into Google Drive
Log into your Reed Google account. Open "My Drive". Click on the Upload button, choose "Files", and find your csv file on your computer or a drive you're connected to (such as Homeserver).
Open uploaded file in Google Sheets
From "My Drive" in Google, find the csv file you've uploaded, right-click the file, choose "Open with", then select "Google Sheets".
As you'll see, Google Sheets preserves the special characters and displays them correctly.
Download file as Excel document
From the "File" menu, select "Download as", then select "Microsoft Excel (.xlsx)".
You will be prompted to choose where to save the file, it will be downloaded to that location, and will open in Excel on your Mac.
