CSVmuoto

CSVmuoto is a Finnish term that translates to "CSV format" in English. It refers to a Comma-Separated Values file, a simple text file format used to store tabular data, such as that which might be stored in a spreadsheet or database. Each line of the file is a data record, and each record consists of one or more fields, separated by commas. The purpose of CSVmuoto is to allow data to be exchanged between different applications that might not otherwise be compatible. For example, a user might export data from a spreadsheet program into a CSVmuoto file and then import that file into a database management system. The simplicity of CSVmuoto makes it a widely used format for data transfer and storage. Special characters within fields, such as commas or line breaks, are typically enclosed in quotation marks to ensure correct parsing. While the comma is the most common delimiter, other characters like semicolons or tabs can also be used, though "CSVmuoto" specifically implies the comma as the separator.