Data format
.csv
Comma-Separated Values — a plain-text tabular data format.
- Category
- Data
- Best for
- Spreadsheet exchange
- Extension
- .csv
When to use it
Use CSV when spreadsheet exchange. It is the right pick whenever those constraints apply.
When to avoid it
Reach for an alternative format in the data category when your workflow has different priorities — see related formats below.
Related data formats