# Instructions to export data from the grid into Excel files

 **Section Content**

This section guide to export the information to an Excel file which were displayed on the grid. (This is a copy of the data grid in Excel format, also known as raw data.)

**Implementation instructions**

The steps are as follows: (1) Select the line to export data -> (2) Click![](https://2677856120-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2Fsmartbooks-hrm-guideline%2F-MVTq_WybVhmUCKSlrva%2F-MVTrS4-Ob2PQe1PnXB_%2F0.png?generation=1615425557160655\&alt=media) -> (3) Select a folder to save the file and rename the file if needed -> (4) Click **Save** to export the data output to Excel file. (Figure II.5.1)

![II.5.1](https://2677856120-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2Fsmartbooks-hrm-guideline%2F-MVTq_WybVhmUCKSlrva%2F-MVTrS40IBdu4ypUV-nw%2F1.png?generation=1615425557162663\&alt=media)

**Noted:**

* Select all rows on the grid with the Choosing all button in the headline or reselect to deselect all.
* Corrupted Excel file in the case:

\+ Save the file into the Vietnamese names folder with accents or special characters.

\+ Set file name in Vietnamese with accented or special characters.