The Web Historian application allows saving files as CSV. Such a file is best opened in which application?

The Web Historian application saves files in CSV (Comma-Separated Values) format, which is primarily designed for handling tabular data. CSV files are structured with each line representing a data record, with individual fields separated by commas. This format is particularly well-suited for applications that handle spreadsheets and data analysis.

Excel is the most appropriate application for opening CSV files because it is specifically designed to work with tabular data. In Excel, users can easily import the CSV file, and it will automatically organize the data into rows and columns, allowing for further analysis, manipulation, and visualization. Features such as sorting, filtering, and performing calculations are readily available, making Excel an invaluable tool for anyone working with CSV data.

Other applications mentioned, like Microsoft Word and PowerPoint, are not designed for data manipulation or analysis, and while Notepad can open CSV files, it would display the raw text in an unstructured format without the benefits of organized rows and columns. This makes Excel the best choice for opening and working with CSV files.