Understanding CSV and TXT Formats

• CSV (Comma-Separated Values): This format is widely used for storing tabular data. Each line represents a row, and values within a row are separated by commas.
• TXT (Plain Text): This is the simplest format for storing text data. Each line represents a new line of text.

Converting from Other Formats

While CSV and TXT are commonly used, your clients may have their lists in different formats (e.g., Excel, Google Sheets, or a simple text document). Here's how to convert them:

1. From Excel or Google Sheets

• Save as CSV:
  • Open your Excel or Google Sheets file.
  • Go to File > Save As.
  • Choose CSV as the file format and save it to your desired location.
• Copy and Paste:
  • Select the entire range of cells containing your email list.
  • Copy the selected data.
  • Open a new text document and paste the copied data.
  • Save the document as a TXT file.

2. From a Text Document

• Check Formatting:
  • If your text document has inconsistent formatting (e.g., different line breaks or extra spaces), you might need to clean it up.
  • Use a text editor like Notepad++ to remove unnecessary characters or adjust formatting.
• Save as CSV or TXT:
  • Save the document as a CSV or TXT file, depending on your preference.

Creating a CSV File Manually If you have a small list and prefer to create a CSV file manually, follow these steps:

1. Open a text editor.
2. Type each email address on a separate line.
3. Save the file as a CSV.