What are the different types of 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 difference between CSV MS DOS and CSV comma delimited?

Essentially, CSV comma delimited is used by Windows and CSV MS-DOS is used by older DOS-based operating systems and you would rarely encounter issues except in the circumstances outlined above. ExcelTips is your source for cost-effective Microsoft Excel training.

What's the difference between CSV and CSV UTF-8?

There is a new format in the save dialog CSV UTF-8 (Comma delimited) which is distinct from Comma Separated Values which is also still in there. CSV to the casual observer seems a simple portable format, but its looks are deceiving. If the data is pure ASCII (bytes 0-127) you'll be fine.

What CSV file should I use?

Microsoft Excel is the most commonly used spreadsheet application for opening and editing CSV files. You can download a CSV file from many software programs. If you have Microsoft Excel installed on your computer, your computer will automatically default to it as your spreadsheet application.