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Why does my exported CSV data get converted to weird format?

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  1. Why does my CSV file look weird?
  2. How do I stop CSV from auto formatting?
  3. How do I stop Excel from auto formatting my CSV file?
  4. How do I save a CSV file without losing format?
Instead, this is due to the way Excel and other spreadsheet programs open a CSV file and display the data therein. Basically, spreadsheet programs are designed to be used for calculation purposes, so they tend to apply mathematical formats to numbers when the CSV file is opened directly into the program.


Why does my CSV file look weird?

If you have opened a csv file and found weird characters in it, chances are you are using Excel. All of WebCollects exports are in the "UTF8" character set, which covers all international characters correctly. Some versions of Excel have trouble opening csv files that use UTF8 format.

How do I stop CSV from auto formatting?

Data > From Text > Select your CSV file. In the popup, choose "Delimited" radio button, then click "Next >" Delimiters checkboxes: tick only "Comma" and uncheck the other options, then click "Next >"

How do I stop Excel from auto formatting my CSV file?

We can stop excel from auto formatting dates by saving the CSV file as a Text Document file.

How do I save a CSV file without losing format?

Saving in Microsoft Excel1Open a . CSV document in Microsoft Excel.2Click File.3Select Save As...4Select File Type as CSV UTF-8 (Comma delimited) (. csv).5Click Save.6If prompted, choose Keep Current Format.

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