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What are the *.dat files?

"How do I download a Dat file (*.dat)?"

Windows Users:
If using Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer, simply right click on the file name or download link listed. Choose the option to "Save Link as...." or "Save Target as..." This will open a dialog box which will allow you to choose the folder in which to save the file. Once chosen, simply click save to begin the downloading process.

Macintosh Users:
IIf using Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer, simply click and hold down your mouse button on the file name or download link. A menu dialog will appear. Select the "Save this Link as..." or "Download Link to Disk..." option. This will open a dialog box, which will allow you to choose the folder in which to save the file. Once chosen, simply click save to begin the downloading process.

"How do I view the Dat file I have downloaded?"

From your word processor:
  • Select "File" from the main menu.
  • Choose "Open" from the drop-down menu.
  • Click the arrow to the right of the "Look In" box, elect the drive and folder where the file is located.
  • Double click on the file name.

From Microsoft Excel:

  • Select "File" from the main menu.
  • Choose "Open" from the drop-down menu.
  • Click the arrow to the right of the "Look In" box, select the drive and folder where the file is located.
  • Double click on the file name.
  • Follow the instructions in the Text Import Wizard to specify how you want to divide the text into columns.

Index of 411 Direct *.dat download files

Name Description
fagy.dat State Government Agency Listings
fcity.dat City Government Agency Listings
fcnty.dat County Government Agency Listings
funiv.dat State University Agency Listings
fcommc.dat State Community College Listings
fschool.dat School Board Agency Listings
fpers.dat Personnel Listings
fsubj.dat Subject Index - Various Listings
fragy.dat State Agency Abbreviations
frcity.dat City Abbreviations with area codes
frcnty.dat County Code Abbreviations
fruniv.dat State University Abbreviations
frcoll.dat State Community College Abbreviations
frschool.dat School Board Abbreviations

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