How does CSV handle commas in SQL?

How does SQL query handle commas in CSV files?

1) you need a field terminator, usually a comma, 2) you need a field enclosed by usually a double quote, Best to enclose all fields in double quotes unless dealing with integers and 3) you need an escape caracter incase you use a field encloser inside a field, usually a \.

How do you handle commas in a CSV file?

Since CSV files use the comma character "," to separate columns, values that contain commas must be handled as a special case. These fields are wrapped within double quotation marks. The first double quote signifies the beginning of the column data, and the last double quote marks the end.

How do you read a CSV file with commas within a field?

Enclose the field in quotes, e.g. See wikipedia. A comma is simply encapsulated using quotes, so , becomes "," . A comma and quote needs to be encapsulated and quoted, so "," becomes """,""" .

How are commas usually escaped in a CSV file?

The data value with a comma character that is part of the data is enclosed in double quotes. The double quotes that are part of the data are escaped with a double quote even though the field value is enclosed in double quotes. Note: In CSV mode, all characters are significant.