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in2csv: Convert an XLS file to CSV.
$ in2csv ${data-xls}
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The command "in2csv ${data-xls}" is a Shell command used to convert a Microsoft Excel file (.xls or .xlsx format) into a Comma Separated Values (CSV) file.

Here is an explanation of each part of the command:

  • "in2csv": This is the name of the command-line tool that will be executed. It is part of the csvkit library, which provides utilities for working with CSV files.
  • "${data-xls}": This is a variable that represents the path or filename of the input Excel file you want to convert. The syntax "${variable_name}" is used to reference the value of a variable in Shell scripting.

To use the command, you would need to replace "${data-xls}" with the actual path or filename of the Excel file you want to convert. For example, if your Excel file is named "data.xlsx" and is located in the current directory, you would modify the command to:

in2csv data.xlsx

After executing the command, the specified Excel file will be converted to a CSV file, which can be opened and manipulated using tools that support CSV format.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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