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CSV Encoding

Updated over 10 months ago

When downloading data in CSV format, there are some values that need to be quoted. Extole uses the following algorithm for determining which values to quote:

  1. If the value contains a comma or any ASCII character lower than a comma - this includes a space and `,!"#$%&'()*+`

  2. If the value is longer than 24 characters

Here are some examples:

Value in CSV File

Reason for Quoting

None

Over 24 characters

"coupon1,coupon2"

Comma in value

"United States"

Space in value

refer-a-friend

None

Plus in value

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