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GUI,-CLI-and-Formats-explained.md

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**2.** Paste your token in the upper text box and hit ENTER, or click the arrow (→). Please refer to the on-screen instructions to get your token.<br/>
**NEVER SHARE YOUR TOKEN**. A token gives <u>full access</u> to an account, treat it like a password.
![](https://i.imgur.com/he1I3yP.png)
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/vqJSVrV.png" height="400" />
**3.** DCE will display your Direct Messages and a sidebar with your server list. Select the channel you would like to export, then click the ![](https://i.imgur.com/dnTOlDa.png) button to continue.<br/>
> 💡 Tip: You can export multiple channels at once by holding `CTRL` or `SHIFT` while selecting.<br/>
![](https://i.imgur.com/zZMoBqL.png)
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/w4PCVxK.png" height="400" />
**4.** In this screen you can customize the following:
* **Export format** - HTML (Dark), HTML (Light), Plain Text and CSV
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**5.** Click `EXPORT` to export.
![](https://i.imgur.com/CwA31hD.png)
<img src="https://i.imgur.com/Moi6iqW.png" height="400" />
**Date formats**<br/>
You can customize how dates are formatted in the exported files at the settings menu (![](https://i.imgur.com/0K3tt1M.png)). <br/>
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## HTML
![](https://i.imgur.com/ByavltV.png)
![](https://i.imgur.com/S7lBTkV.png)
The HTML format replicates Discord's interface, making it the most user-friendly option. It's the best format for attachment preview and sharing.<br/>
You can open `.html` files with a web browser, such as Google Chrome.<br/>
> Please notice that if the picture is deleted, or if a user changes its avatar, the images won't show up anymore.<br/>
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The Plain Text format is the best option for archiving due to its small size.<br/>
You can open `.txt` files with text editors, such as Notepad.
## JSON
https://i.imgur.com/DDxuCdo.png
The JSON format contains more technical information that's easily parsable.
You can open `.json` files with text editors, such as Notepad.
## CSV
![](https://i.imgur.com/RcJjXCF.png)
![](https://i.imgur.com/j6VVSZu.png)
![](https://i.imgur.com/VEVUsKs.png)
![](https://i.imgur.com/1vPmQqQ.png)
The CSV format allows for easy parsing of the chat log.<br/>
The CSV format allows for easy parsing of the chat log. Depending on your needs, the JSON format might be better.<br/>
You can open `.csv` files with text editors, such as Notepad, or spreadsheet programs, like Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.
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