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CSV Encoding

Updated over 2 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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