Hugh,

Open Excel and then click FILE OPEN and simply open the text file.
Depending on how the text is formatted  (commas, fixed length, etc)
Excel will either import it correctly or will open a wizard to help you
identify which data belongs in what column.


Jim Meagher
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> I received a text file that is 1600 names and addresses.  I am using
> netscape 4.  I want to send these files to either excel 97 or access 97.
> I did a copy and paste in excel but I cannot get them separated out by
> member, address, city, state, zip, phone, and fax.  How do I send this
> file to either excel or access then set them up so I can use them to
> either send fax or make mailing labels?

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