Can CSV files be corrupted?

How do I test a corrupted CSV file?

Corrupt Characters in Excel from CSV File1Open Excel by itself with a new worksheet (do not select the CSV filename to open Excel).2Click on the Data tab and select From Text.3In the Import Text File wizard, select Delimited and in the File Origin box select 65001: Unicode (UTF-8).4Click Next, then Finish.How To: Corrupt Characters in Excel from CSV File - Knowledge Base

Can CSV files contain viruses?

Without validation, the exported CSV file could contain maliciously crafted formulas. If a malicious formula is executed by CSV applications, such as Microsoft Excel, Apple Numbers, or Google Sheets, among others, it could compromise your data, your system, or both.

What is wrong with my CSV file?

One of the most common CSV import errors is that the file is simply too large. That can be caused by too many fields or records in the file, too many columns, or too many rows. The import error can be caused by limits set by the program using the file or the amount of available memory on the system.

How do I repair a CSV file in Excel?

Using "Data - From Text" to open files1Open a new Excel sheet.2Click the Data tab, then From Text.3Select the CSV file that has the data clustered into one column.4Select Delimited, then make sure the File Origin is Unicode UTF-8.5Select Comma (this is Affinity's default list separator). ... 6Finally, click Finish.How to open CSV files with the correct delimiter/separator