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# General Tab - Excel File (File Definition)

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### General Fields

| Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
| [File Type](/flow/guide/administering-flow/configuring-flow/data-definitions/file-definitions/file-definition/main-screen/general-tab/#file-type) | Select either Flat File, XML File, EDI File (EDIFACT or X12), or Excel File. Refer to these sections for more information on the fields presented by each option. |
| [File Definition Name](/flow/guide/administering-flow/configuring-flow/data-definitions/file-definitions/file-definition/main-screen/general-tab/#file-definition-name) | A friendly name for the File Definition. |
| [DB Connection](/flow/guide/administering-flow/configuring-flow/data-definitions/file-definitions/file-definition/main-screen/general-tab/#db-connection) | Select the DB Connection(s) used on this File Definition. This is a design time setting, and can be overridden with run time setting on the Action. |
| [File Connection](/flow/guide/administering-flow/configuring-flow/data-definitions/file-definitions/file-definition/main-screen/general-tab/#file-connection) | Select the File Connection used on this File Definition. This is a design time setting, and can be overridden with run time setting on the Action. |

### Flat File Fields

| Field Name | Description |
|---|---|
| [Disable Automatic String Trim](/flow/guide/administering-flow/configuring-flow/data-definitions/file-definitions/file-definition/main-screen/general-tab/disable-automatic-string-trim) | Disable the automatic trimming of blank spaces from the start and end of strings. |