About supported data sources
MapPoint supports several data sources that you can use for importing or linking data. You can map data from any of the following sources:
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Microsoft® Access
Microsoft Excel (.xls format)
Microsoft Outlook® contacts
Another database, by using a Microsoft Data Link
Plain-text files (*.txt, *.csv, *.asc, or *.tab format) for programs not supported by MapPoint
Microsoft Streets & Trips 2000 Pushpin files (*.stp)
Tip If you are using a database or program not listed here, you may be able to convert your data to one of these formats. See your program's documentation for details.
Notes
Do not use Microsoft Excel to create a text file (.txt) for import into MapPoint. Files created with Microsoft Excel for import into MapPoint must be in .xls format.
Although you can import Pushpin files, you cannot link to them.
To import Pushpins from Streets & Trips 2000, you must first export your Pushpins. In Streets & Trips 2000, on the File menu, click Export Pushpins and follow the instructions.