Button to import a csv file to update an existing table

hi ALL,
I'm pretty new with apex, on a page f my application, I want to add a button to import a csv file to update an existing table.
Have you any suggestions?
thanks in advance

Hi,
an easy solutuion would be if ypu could place the CSV file on a location which your database can access.
Access the CSV via an external table (CSV file can be accessed as if it was a readonly table ).
Create a dynamic action (PL/SQL) for the button which reads the external table and adds the data to your target table.
Cheers
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