Fixing Symbol Errors in Export Files: A Guide to Displaying Local Language in Excel

Learn how to convert export files with symbols into readable text by correctly importing CSV files in Excel.

Overview

When exporting data in a different language, Excel may display symbols instead of text. This occurs due to encoding mismatches. Follow this guide to convert the file and display the local language correctly.


Step-by-Step Guide to Fixing Export Files

1. Open Excel

  • Launch Excel on your computer.

2. Import the CSV File

  1. Go to the File menu.
  2. Select Import.
  3. Choose CSV and click Import.

3. Select the File

  • Navigate to the exported file and select it for import.

4. Change the File Origin to UTF-8

  • In the import settings, change the File Origin to UTF-8 to ensure proper encoding for local language support.

5. Set the Delimiter

  1. Change the delimiter to comma.
  2. Click Next to proceed.

6. Complete the Import

  • Click Finish to finalise the import.

7. Save the File

  • In the final pop-up, click OK to save the file, or choose a different location before clicking OK.

Outcome

👏 Success! Your file is now displayed correctly in the local language without symbols.


Key Takeaways

  • Use UTF-8 encoding to ensure proper text rendering for different languages.
  • Adjust the delimiter to comma for correct data formatting in CSV files.
  • Excel’s import feature allows for precise control over encoding and delimiter settings.