# Text File Output

The Text file output step exports data to a text file. This step is commonly used to generate comma separated values (CSV) files that can be read by spreadsheet applications, and can also be used to generate files of a specific length.

**Note:** It is not possible to execute this step in parallel to write to the same file. Instead, use the **Include stepnr in filename** option and then merge the files afterward.


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