Save a numbers spreadsheet as a simple text document?

How do you save a numbers spreadsheet as a simple text document? I can't seem to find this option anywhere. Simply renaming the extension also seems to maintain rich text.

An extension name is just a reminder helping us and the operating system to recognize which kind is the contents of a given file.
Changing a trousers against a dress will not change Mr. Obama in Mrs. Clinton;-)
Same thing for the files.
At this time, Numbers doesn't offer the ability to export as a text file.
Happily, our machines are delivered with TextEdit.
Copy the block of cells of your choice to the clipboard
Paste in an empty TextEdit document
Format > Convert as text
Save
That's all folks.
Of course, you may
_Go to "Provide Numbers Feedback" in the "Numbers" menu_, describe what you wish.
Then, cross your fingers, and wait _at least_ for iWork'09
Yvan KOENIG (from FRANCE mardi 5 août 2008 18:07:34)

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