# Configuring File Queries

This is an overview topic that explains what query types you can configure for the File data source.

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Once you have configured a valid [File Data Source](https://cdn.mescius.io/document-site-files/images/b298aea2-8cb8-4a0f-be88-4f54aa263ebd/file-data-source.html), the next step is to specify a query for the file. The query configuration varies depending on the file type. You can find detailed instructions for each file type in the following articles:

*   [Configuring CSV File Queries](/activereportsnet/docs/v19.2/report-authors/using-report-wizard/configuring-data-queries/file-queries/csv-file-queries)
*   [Configuring JSON File Queries](/activereportsnet/docs/v19.2/report-authors/using-report-wizard/configuring-data-queries/file-queries/json-file-queries)
*   [Configuring XML File Queries](/activereportsnet/docs/v19.2/report-authors/using-report-wizard/configuring-data-queries/file-queries/xml-file-queries)
*   [Configuring Excel File Queries](/activereportsnet/docs/v19.2/report-authors/using-report-wizard/configuring-data-queries/file-queries/excel-file-queries)