# Configuring File Queries

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

## Content

Once you have configured a valid [File Data Source](/activereportsnet/docs/v20.1/report-authors/using-report-wizard/configuring-data-source/file-data-source), 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/v20.1/report-authors/using-report-wizard/configuring-data-queries/file-queries/csv-file-queries)
* [Configuring JSON File Queries](/activereportsnet/docs/v20.1/report-authors/using-report-wizard/configuring-data-queries/file-queries/json-file-queries)
* [Configuring XML File Queries](/activereportsnet/docs/v20.1/report-authors/using-report-wizard/configuring-data-queries/file-queries/xml-file-queries)
* [Configuring Excel File Queries](/activereportsnet/docs/v20.1/report-authors/using-report-wizard/configuring-data-queries/file-queries/excel-file-queries)