Types of TSV Files

Main TSV Affiliation

.TSV

Extension:	.tsv
Group:	Tab Separated Values File

Tab Separated Values File is used for storage of data tables. It uses tabs to separate the columns of data.

Organization:	Unknown Developer
Class:	Data Files
Subkey:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.tsv

Software Programs That Open The Tab Separated Values File:

Microsoft Excel by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

Apache OpenOffice by Apache Software Foundation

Windows

Mac

Android

Linux

LibreOffice by The Document Foundation

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Linux

Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

Linux

MacroMates TextMate by MacroMates

Mac

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Sources of TSV Problems

Common Problems Opening TSV Files

Microsoft Excel is Not Installed

When trying to open your TSV file, you get the error "Can't Open TSV File Type". If so, it typically means that you don't have Microsoft Excel installed for - . The typical path of opening your TSV with a double-click won't work because - cannot make the program connection.

Tip: When another TSV application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.

Microsoft Excel Requires Update

Your Tab Separated Values File file is incompatible with Microsoft Excel because you might have the wrong version installed. Installing the latest version of Microsoft Excel from Microsoft Corporation is recommended. Your Tab Separated Values File file was probably created by a newer release of Microsoft Excel than what's currently installed your computer.

Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the TSV file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening TSV files are due to having the wrong version of Microsoft Excel installed.

Additional TSV Opening Issues

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Microsoft Excel will resolve your issue. If you are still having problems opening TSV files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Additional factors include:

• TSV file references in the Windows Registry are broken
• The TSV file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• Microsoft Excel or another TSV application experienced a flawed installation
• Your TSV file is corrupted (issues with your Tab Separated Values File file itself)
• Malware-tainted TSV file can't be opened
• Drivers associated with TSV software need to be updated
• Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Tab Separated Values File file