# Copying to and from spreadsheets
For many purposes the preparation of some part of the model or loading, or post-processing of results will require the use of spreadsheets.
To save data for spreadsheets, use the Export command.
Information can be cut/copied from tables in GSA and pasted into spreadsheets and vice versa. Results can also be copied from Output views and pasted into spreadsheets. Data copied from GSA or spreadsheets is held as Tab delimited text.
Tip: If the user intends to create data in a spreadsheet, it is recommended that a dummy record be created in GSA and copied to form a template in the spreadsheet.