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Insert Object - CSV file

Hello there,

I am trying to insert a CSV file in my word 2010 document.

I have tried it using both

'Insert Object - Create from File - Display as Icon' and

'Paste Special'

However in both scenarios, word is inserting CSV file as xls file - which messes up formatting of first column.

Here is the content of my CSV file:

"FILENAME";"DESCR"
"MyFile.pdf";"This is a sample pdf file"

When I try to open the CSV file after inserting it as an object in my word document -

Quotes goes missing for first column :-)

Can anyone please guide how can I insert my CSV file as text file which opens in notepad.

Thank you!

What happens if you open the CSV file in Excel and then copy/paste the content into Word?
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Under the Object drop down, did you try the "Text from File"?  Then select the "Plain Text" option.
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