Uploading a CSV or Excel File
Step-by-step guide to uploading your CSV or XLSX data into AskBiz for analysis.
How to upload a file#
1. Go to Files in the sidebar
2. Either click the Upload file button in the top-right, or drag your file into the drop zone in the centre of the page
3. Select a CSV (.csv) or Excel (.xlsx, .xls) file from your computer
4. Wait for the upload and parsing to complete
You'll see a status message confirming the filename and row count once ready.
Supported formats#
- CSV (.csv) — comma-separated values, the most common format for data exports
- Excel (.xlsx, .xls) — Microsoft Excel workbooks
Maximum file size is 50 MB. Your data stays private and is never shared.
Tips for best results#
- Include column headers in the first row — AskBiz uses these to understand your data
- Use clear column names like 'Product Name', 'Revenue', 'Quantity', 'Margin' rather than codes like 'COL_A'
- Remove blank rows or summary rows at the bottom of your spreadsheet before uploading
- If your Excel file has multiple sheets, AskBiz reads the first sheet
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