Tab character into an output file

Hi all,
I need to put a tab character into an output file in abap.
I want to create an output file that can be opened in excel, but i dont want to call excel from abap, just create the file and open later.
the tab is what automatically delimits the columns in excel
Any Ideas ??
Please  do let me know
Thanks,
Dan

Hi daniel,
1. while calling fm GUI_DOWNLOAD
2. if we give
WRITE_FIELD_SEPARATOR = 'X'
3. then TABS will automatically come.
4. or else u can use the tab character with
5. CL_ABAP_CHAR_UTILITIES=>HORIZONTAL_TAB
regards,
amit m.

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