CSV Formatter
Format and structure CSV text with custom delimiters, quote characters, and field quoting options.
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This CSV formatting tool parses raw delimited text and standardizes its structure using your chosen separator and quotation style. You can paste unformatted tabular data, select standard delimiters such as commas, semicolons, or tabs, and set custom quote marks to match your workflow requirements. The formatter inspects each line, parses individual fields according to the selected separator, and rewrites the entire dataset consistently. Setting the formatting option to minimal applies quotation marks only when fields contain special characters, whereas other settings wrap every individual field in quotes. When you process your input, the tool calculates both the total row count and the maximum number of columns across all lines. If the input is empty or contains only whitespace, the output resets to zero rows and zero columns. This utility helps you prepare tabular datasets for spreadsheets, databases, or data ingestion pipelines without manual text manipulation.
Instructions
- Paste or type your raw delimited text into the CSV Text field.
- Choose your desired separator from the Delimiter options, such as comma, semicolon, or tab.
- Specify the Quote Char used to wrap text fields, defaulting to a double quote.
- Enter minimal in the Formatting field for minimal quoting, or leave the default to quote all fields.
- Run the formatter to view the rewritten CSV data alongside the detected row and column counts.
Examples
- Input text: first_name,last_name,role\nJane,Doe,Engineer with comma delimiter, double quote character, and pretty formatting produces parsed output with all fields enclosed in quotes across 2 rows and 3 columns.
- Input text: item;quantity;price\nWidget;10;$5.00 with semicolon delimiter, double quote character, and minimal formatting produces output where fields are separated by semicolons and quotes are applied only where necessary across 2 rows and 3 columns.
FAQ
What happens if I submit an empty CSV text field?
When the input is blank or contains only whitespace, the formatter returns empty content and reports zero rows and zero columns.
How does minimal quoting differ from default formatting?
Entering minimal applies quotes only around fields containing delimiters or special characters, while any other value wraps every field in quotation marks.
How does the tool calculate the column count?
The column count reflects the highest number of fields observed in any single parsed row within your dataset.
Which delimiters are directly supported by the selector?
The delimiter menu provides immediate options for commas, semicolons, and tab characters.