What is a Flat File?

A flat file is an electronic record in which all application-specific (program) formats are removed, so that data elements can be migrated to other applications for processing. This mode of removing electronic data formats avoids data loss due to outdated hardware and proprietary software. A flat file is a computer file with all information in a signal string.

Flat file

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A flat file is an electronic record in which all application-specific (program) formats are removed, so that data elements can be migrated to other applications for processing. This mode of removing electronic data formats avoids data loss due to outdated hardware and proprietary software. A flat file is a computer file with all information in a signal string.

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