Save an Excel File as CSV from Microsoft Teams or Excel for the Web
Question details
The user needs to convert an Excel workbook opened in Microsoft Teams or Excel for the web into a CSV file.
- Product
- Microsoft Teams, Excel for the web, and WPS Office
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- The workbook is stored or opened online, but the user needs to download it in CSV format for data import or export.
- Observed behavior
- Microsoft Teams and Excel for the web download or save the workbook as XLSX and do not provide a direct CSV format option in the online interface.
Confirm that you have permission to download the workbook from Teams or Excel for the web. Check which worksheet should become the CSV because CSV export saves only the active worksheet.
Download the workbook and convert it to CSV in WPS Office
Use this method when Teams or Excel for the web does not show a CSV option and you need a quick desktop conversion.
Online Excel workbooks are commonly downloaded as XLSX files. After downloading, WPS Office can open the workbook and export the active worksheet as a CSV file.
CSV files contain plain text values from one worksheet and do not preserve formulas, formatting, charts, or additional worksheets.
In Microsoft Teams, locate the workbook, select the three-dot menu, choose Open, select Edit in Teams, then choose File > Save As > Download a Copy. In Excel for the web, select File > Save As > Download a Copy.
Launch WPS Spreadsheet, select Menu or File > Open, and choose the downloaded .xlsx workbook.
With the required worksheet active, select Menu or File > Save As, open the file type list, choose CSV or CSV (Comma delimited), and select Save.
When WPS Office warns that CSV may not support multiple worksheets or workbook features, choose Continue or Use CSV Format, then open the saved file to verify the values and delimiters.
Use desktop Excel after downloading from Teams or Excel for the web
Use this option if Microsoft Excel is installed on your computer and you want to preserve the familiar Excel export workflow.
Convert downloaded Excel workbooks to CSV with WPS Office
After downloading the workbook from Teams or Excel for the web, use WPS Spreadsheet to open the XLSX file and select CSV from File > Save As. WPS provides a lightweight desktop workflow for converting the active worksheet without requiring the online Excel export option.
- 1. Download the online workbook: Use File > Save As > Download a Copy in Excel for the web, or use the file menu in Teams to download the workbook as an .xlsx file.
- 2. Open it in WPS Spreadsheet: Start WPS Office, choose Spreadsheet, select File > Open, and open the downloaded Excel workbook.
- 3. Select CSV in Save As: Select File > Save As, open the file type list, choose CSV or CSV (Comma delimited), and enter a destination and file name.
- 4. Confirm and check the result: Accept the CSV format warning, then open the exported file to confirm that the required worksheet values were saved correctly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Excel for the web save a workbook directly as CSV?
No. Excel for the web generally downloads the workbook as an XLSX file. Download a copy, open it in desktop Excel or WPS Spreadsheet, and use File > Save As to select CSV.
How do I download an Excel file from Microsoft Teams?
Locate the file in Teams, select the three-dot menu, choose Open > Edit in Teams, then select File > Save As > Download a Copy. The downloaded file can then be converted to CSV.
Why does my CSV contain only one worksheet?
CSV supports a single table rather than a multi-sheet workbook. Activate the worksheet you need before choosing Save As > CSV, and export each additional worksheet separately if necessary.
Will formatting and formulas remain after exporting to CSV?
No. CSV stores plain text values and does not preserve most formatting, charts, formulas, or multiple worksheets. Review the exported file before importing it into another application.
Can WPS Office convert an XLSX file downloaded from Teams to CSV?
Yes. Open the downloaded .xlsx file in WPS Spreadsheet, select File > Save As, choose CSV or CSV (Comma delimited), and confirm the format warning.
