Comma-separated values

A comma-separated values (CSV) file stores tabular data (numbers and text) in plain-text form. As a result, such a file is easily human-readable (e.g., in a text editor). CSV is a simple file format that is widely supported by consumer, business, and scientific applications. Among its most common uses is to move tabular data between programs that naturally operate on a more efficient or complete proprietary format. For example, a CSV file might be used to transfer information from a database program to a spreadsheet.

TWikiApplications can generate content in CSV format using FormattedSearches. Learn how to export TWiki data in CSV format for use in Excel.

Example

Year,Make,Model,Length
1997,Ford,E350,2.34
2000,Mercury,Cougar,2.38

External Links

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comma-separated_values - CSV entry on Wikipedia
• http://www.creativyst.com/Doc/Articles/CSV/CSV01.htm - How To: The Comma Separated Value (CSV) File Format
• RFC:4180 - RFC standard

-- Contributors: PeterThoeny - 2011-12-20

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