Is there a standard for CSV files?

What is standard CSV format?

CSV is a simple format for representing a rectangular array (matrix) of numeric and textual values. It an example of a "flat file" format. It is a delimited data format that has fields/columns separated by the comma character %x2C (Hex 2C) and records/rows/lines separated by characters indicating a line break.

What is the most common CSV format?

The version of Excel provided with Office 365 has the largest number of format options, including the largest number of CSV options.CSV UTF-8 (Comma delimited)CSV (Comma delimited)CSV (Macintosh)CSV (MS-DOS)Different CSV Formats - Excel ribbon tips

Is CSV an open standard?

The government recommends the RFC 4180 open standard for CSV files. You can read how to use this standard in the Tabular data standard profile. RFC 4180 aims to reduce common problems and help with data management.

What is a CSV file format example?

A CSV file is a list of data separated by commas. For instance, it may look like the following: Name,email,phone number,address. Example,[email protected],555-555-5555,Example Address. Example2,[email protected],555-555-5551,Example2 Address.