title: How to import Excel file into mysql database using phpmyadmin
body: <p>I want to import from excel sheet format (.xls) to mysql database through phpmyadmin importing option. I understand that we need to convert the format to csv format first before we can import to the phpmyadmin. But unfortunately if I change to csv some special character or symbol will become question mark (?) or other different character/symbol. Please advise me on this as I am really new to phpmyadmin. </p>
  
  <p>Thanks </p>