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I have a batch of plain-text (.txt) documents that need to be lifted out of their current loose-file state and entered accurately into a structured format. The job is straightforward: open each file, copy the contents exactly as they appear (preserving line breaks and basic punctuation), and paste them into the destination I provide—most often an Excel sheet, though I’m open to a Google Sheet if that is easier for you. Consistency and zero-error typing are critical. All characters, including special symbols or accent marks, must carry over intact, and you’ll flag any unreadable fragments so I can review them. When you deliver, I’ll check: • Every source file is accounted for. • Text matches the original byte-for-byte (no dropped lines, doubled spaces, or smart-quote substitutions). • Sheet rows remain in the same order as my file list. Once everything passes that spot check, I release the milestone and we move on to the next folder. If you work quickly and cleanly, there will be additional batches ready straight away.
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Hi I have gone through the requirements. Good experience in data entry/data collection by manual or automation scripts. Will do this task. I'm available to start now. Please contact for further discussions. Regards, Mohan
₹12,500 INR in 2 days
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₹25,000 INR in 365 days
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Hi, I can accurately transfer your plain-text .txt documents into the structured Excel or Google Sheet format you provide, while preserving line breaks, punctuation, spacing, special characters, and file order. My approach will be to first review your file list, destination format, and row-order rules. Then I’ll process each text file carefully, verify that every source file is accounted for, and check that the pasted content matches the original without missing lines or unwanted substitutions. I’m comfortable with: * Plain text data entry * Excel and Google Sheets * File-by-file organization * Line break preservation * Special character handling * Accuracy checking * Batch processing * Clean formatting Deliverables: * Completed structured sheet * Every source file included * Text preserved exactly as provided * Same order as your file list * Flagged unreadable or questionable fragments * Final review before submission I’ll focus on clean, consistent, zero-error transfer so the final sheet passes your spot check and is ready for the next batch. Best regards Ankit
₹12,500 INR in 2 days
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As an experienced and highly skilled IT professional, I'm confident in my abilities to tackle your Plain Text Data Entry project effectively and efficiently. While my skills lie primarily in web, mobile, and software development as well as data management and processing, I can transpose these abilities to accurately lifting and entering your plain-text documents seamlessly into your desired structured format. I consider consistency as a cornerstone of any technical task, coupled with zero-error tolerance - attributes which I've honed during my extensive experience working across multiple industries. Your requirement for maintaining line breaks, special symbols and even accent marks without errors aligns perfectly with my attention-to-detail approach. I also understand the importance of reporting unreadable fragments promptly for your review. In terms of data management, I am well-versed and proficient with Excel, which makes transitioning between plain-text files to spreadsheets effortless. My ultimate aim is to deliver quality work that meets or exceeds expectations. Therefore, you can be rest-assured of impeccable attention-to-detail as well as meeting delivery timelines if I were given the chance to handle this project.
₹12,500 INR in 3 days
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Hi, I can accurately transfer your plain-text files into a clean, structured Excel or Google Sheet while preserving every line break, punctuation mark, special character and accent exactly as provided. I’ll keep every source file in the correct order, double-check each entry against the original, and clearly flag any unreadable fragments instead of guessing. My focus will be on consistency and zero-error data entry so your spot checks pass cleanly. I’m ready to start immediately and can also handle additional batches on an ongoing basis. Portfolio & Reviews: https://www.freelancer.com/u/fatimak260 Unlimited corrections included if anything needs adjustment. Best Regards, Fatima
₹12,500 INR in 3 days
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Byte-for-byte accuracy, batch after batch — that's the standard I hold myself to. With 5 years of experience in Data Entry, Excel, and Google Sheets, I'll transfer your .txt files precisely, preserving line breaks, punctuation, special symbols, and accent marks without substitution or dropped lines. Sheet rows will stay in your exact file order, every source file accounted for, and any unreadable fragments flagged clearly rather than guessed at. I work fast without cutting corners, so your spot-check passes cleanly and additional batches keep moving without delay. Ready to start on the first folder as soon as you send it over.
₹25,000 INR in 7 days
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This project immediately caught my attention because it is exactly the type of work I do best. I understand the importance of consistency and zero-error typing in transferring plain-text documents into a structured format, ensuring every character and punctuation mark is preserved. I specialize in data entry and have extensive experience in maintaining accuracy and attention to detail. While I am new to freelancer, I have tons of experience and have done other projects off site. If this sounds like what you're looking for I'd love to hear more about your project. Regards, Warrick Van Eeden
₹16,900 INR in 7 days
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Hello, I understand the importance of accuracy and consistency in transferring your plain-text documents to a structured format. I can ensure that every character, including special symbols and accent marks, is preserved exactly as it appears, maintaining the integrity of your data. My approach would involve meticulously opening each file, copying the content, and pasting it into the designated Excel or Google Sheet while flagging any unreadable fragments for your review. I would prioritize delivering a clean and organized output, ensuring that every source file is accounted for and matches your specifications. Could you share how many files you anticipate needing processed in total? Kind regards, Soné Joubert
₹12,500 INR in 14 days
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Hello, I can handle this batch of .txt files and transfer the content into your provided Excel or Google Sheet with a strong focus on exactness and consistency. I understand that this is an accuracy-first task, not a formatting or editing job. I will preserve the original text exactly, including line breaks, punctuation, special characters, accent marks, spacing, and the order of the files. My approach will be: * Account for every source .txt file before starting * Keep the rows in the exact order of your file list * Copy the content without rewriting, correcting, or altering the original text * Preserve line breaks, spaces, punctuation, and special characters * Flag any genuinely unreadable or problematic fragments rather than guessing * Perform a final comparison/spot-check before delivery I have hands-on experience with Excel, Google Sheets, structured data entry, and data cleaning, and I’m comfortable handling repetitive datasets while maintaining consistency. I’m available to start immediately. If the first batch is completed accurately, I’d also be happy to continue with the additional folders you mentioned. Best regards, Glenn Warindu
₹12,500 INR in 7 days
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I DON'T COMPETE ON PRICE. I COMPETE ON RESULTS. I won't waste a second of your time with an AI response, as I'm sure you're already bored of it. So lets talk with facts, actions and implementation. I help businesses transform unstructured text into organized, usable data. Your project requires a meticulous approach with an emphasis on consistency and error-free typing. I understand the importance of preserving every character, including special symbols and punctuation, while ensuring the order remains intact. I have extensive experience in data entry and document formatting, guaranteeing precise and accurate results every time. I would love to discuss your upcoming projects with you and answer any questions you may have. Kind Regards, Stacey
₹18,750 INR in 7 days
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I will make sure to do this Every source file is accounted for. • Text matches the original byte-for-byte (no dropped lines, doubled spaces, or smart-quote substitutions). • Sheet rows remain in the same order as my file list. Let us discuss further
₹15,000 INR in 7 days
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I’d be happy to handle this batch of TXT-to-Excel data entry with a strong focus on accuracy and consistency. I can open each text file, copy the contents exactly as provided, and enter them into your Excel or Google Sheet while preserving line breaks, punctuation, spacing, special characters, and accent marks. I’ll also maintain the exact order of the files and flag any unclear or unreadable sections rather than making assumptions. Before delivery, I’ll verify that: * Every source file has been entered * Text matches the original without missing or duplicated content * Spacing, punctuation, and special characters are preserved * Rows follow the exact order of your file list * Any questionable fragments are clearly flagged for your review I understand that this work requires careful attention to detail rather than simply copying and pasting. I’m ready to start with the first batch and can handle additional folders consistently once the initial work is approved.
₹20,000 INR in 7 days
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Hello, Your acceptance criteria are the reason I am bidding: byte-for-byte match, no dropped lines, no doubled spaces, no smart-quote substitution, row order matching your file list. Those are exactly the errors manual copy-paste produces and cannot reliably avoid - a human working through hundreds of files will eventually let Excel autocorrect a quote or trim a trailing space. So I do not copy-paste. I read the files programmatically, preserve the raw bytes including accents and special symbols, and write them into the sheet in your file-list order. Excel's autocorrect and smart-quote conversion are switched off at the write stage rather than fixed afterwards. What I hand you alongside the sheet: a checksum for every source file next to its row, so your spot check is not a sample - you can verify all of it in seconds. Plus a short list of any fragment that came through unreadable, flagged for your review rather than silently guessed. Encoding is where this job usually breaks. If the .txt files are mixed UTF-8 and legacy encodings, naive reading turns accents into garbage. I detect encoding per file and report anything ambiguous instead of mangling it. Since you mention further batches: once the first folder is validated, subsequent ones run on the same pipeline, so turnaround gets shorter, not longer. One question: roughly how many files are in this first batch, and does each file become one row, or should its lines be split across rows? Vardan
₹14,500 INR in 5 days
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The failure your spot check will not catch is the encoding. A .txt file without a BOM gets read in the system codepage, and accented characters turn into mojibake: e-acute becomes A-tilde plus copyright sign. It looks right in the typist's editor and wrong on your machine, so it survives all the way to delivery. The second one is Excel itself. It converts anything that resembles a date or a number: 03-04 becomes 4 March, leading zeros vanish, long digit strings flip to scientific notation. Byte-for-byte only holds if nothing autoconverts on the way in. So I do not retype the files, I import them. Every file read as UTF-8 with a detected fallback, every cell written as text, autoconvert off. Then a diff runs each source file against its row and reports mismatches by line number. You get the sheet in your file-list order, a short log naming any file that needed a fallback encoding, and unreadable fragments flagged rather than guessed. Bonus at no cost: that diff report, so your spot check takes a minute instead of an afternoon. And since you mention further batches, the import is reusable, so batch two costs you less than this one. One question so I size it right: is it one record per file, or many records inside each file that need splitting into rows? 17,000 INR, two days. Vitaliy
₹17,000 INR in 2 days
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The silent killer on "copy exactly, keep every special symbol and accent" is character encoding. .txt files come in different encodings (UTF-8, Windows-1252, etc.), and opened or pasted with the wrong one, accented characters (é, ñ, ü) and symbols quietly turn into mojibake (é, â€") that looks fine at a glance but is corrupted. I open each file with the correct encoding and paste as plain text, never rich text, so nothing transforms — the difference between "looks copied" and actually intact. Second trap is Excel itself: it auto-mangles content — long numbers become scientific notation, leading zeros drop, anything that looks like a date gets reformatted. I set the destination columns to text where needed so your data survives the paste rather than being silently changed by Excel. Line breaks: multi-line text within a cell needs deliberate handling (wrapped in one cell vs spilling across rows), so I confirm your intended structure before I start. Verification: I diff each entered file against its source before delivery, and flag any unreadable fragments in a separate column rather than guess. INR 12,500, 3 days. How many files and roughly the total size, and do you want one row per file or the text split line by line?
₹12,500 INR in 3 days
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If any of the .txt files are saved with UTF‑8 BOM, copying them directly can drop the BOM and corrupt accented characters. I’ll open each file in a plain editor that shows hidden characters, then paste into Excel with the import wizard to keep line breaks intact. Any unreadable fragment will be flagged in a separate column for your review. A common mistake is letting Excel auto‑convert smart quotes or trim trailing spaces, which changes the exact text match. I can start right away and will run a quick checksum after each batch to confirm exact matches.
₹25,000 INR in 5 days
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Hello, I can accurately transfer your TXT files into Excel or Google Sheets while preserving the exact text, line breaks, punctuation, spacing, and special characters. I’ll keep the files in the correct order, double-check everything, and flag any unreadable sections. I’m ready to start immediately and can handle additional batches as well. Thank you!
₹15,000 INR in 2 days
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Hi, I can help with transferring the contents of your plain-text files into a structured Excel or Google Sheets format while preserving the source text exactly. The work would include: Processing each supplied .txt file in the required order Preserving line breaks, punctuation, spacing and special characters Keeping each file matched to the correct spreadsheet row Flagging any unclear or unreadable fragments rather than guessing Checking the completed sheet against the source files before delivery Providing the finished Excel file or Google Sheet in your preferred format The focus would be on consistency and accuracy rather than altering or cleaning the original text. The final turnaround can be confirmed once the number and size of the text files are available. Kind regards, Maximillion Onico Digital
₹12,500 INR in 7 days
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As a professional “Data Entry & Web Research Specialist," I understand that the key to a project like yours is accuracy, consistency, and timeliness. My years of experience handling large volumes of data across various platforms including Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets will be invaluable in ensuring these aspects are meticulously adhered to. It's not just about transferring the text as is; it's about preserving every character, special symbols, and even accent marks exactly as they are in the source document - which I realize you consider very important. I'm particularly proficient at copy-pasting accurately and swiftly without any room for error, and that's a skill I'll be bringing to your project. In addition, my proficiency in using cloud-based platforms and modern office software will make it easier for me to adapt to your system requirements - whether it's an Excel sheet or a Google Sheet. Ultimately, my commitment is not just to complete tasks; it is about ensuring the satisfaction of my clients through the quality of my work. I always ensure client input is integrated into my modus operandi, maintaining clear and open communication throughout projects. Let's collaborate and turn your files into a structured format that you can appreciate, error-free and on schedule.
₹25,000 INR in 7 days
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As someone with a deep love for data entry and a keen eye for detail, I believe I would be an excellent fit for your plain text data entry project. Throughout my career, I have specialized in precisely the kind of task you are presenting: converting loose-file data into structured formats without any loss or compromise on its integrity. My efficiency in this aspect is owed to my working knowledge of Microsoft Word and, in particular, Excel - making sure that columns are correctly allocated and accounted for. With me at the helm of this project, you can expect nothing short of consistency, zero-error typing, and comprehensive quality checks. My dedication to preserving every character the way it was meant to be read will ensure no accent marks or special symbols are left behind or altered. Further, I will religiously flag any unreadable fragments so you can have the final say on them. In conclusion, employing me means getting speed without compromising accuracy. Rest assured that once I've finished testing my work against your specifications and it stands up to scrutiny, we'll smoothly transition to the next batch - a seamless process that can keep pace with your timeline requirements with my agility in mind._CSV
₹25,000 INR in 7 days
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