To create a data file you need software for creating ASCII, text, or plain text files. Most data files are in the format of a flat file or text file (also called ASCII or plain text). Data files can have several formats. The format you choose for a data file is directly related to the software reading the data file. The data can be delimited by a space, tab or comma or it can have no delimiters at all. Find out the best data file format for the software reading the data file before you create it. Writer Bio
