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However, some programs export multi-line data with line breaks inside fields (try to load in Excel a CSV export from Outlook or Gmail contacts with multi-line notes text fields). Others are delimited with tab, semi-colon or a variety of characters depending on the OS. In some implementations, fields are separated by comma.

Freeware.Įven if the CSV file format is a widely accepted standard, it is still found in multiple flavors. Load/save/export files with various delimiters and lots of options, including scripting. CSV Buddy helps you make your CSV files ready to be imported by a variety of software.

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