The "compact" file format (without the tab and newline) should be the SSV standard for data interchange and storage. The pretty-printed format should only be u

The "compact" file format (without the tab and newline) should be the SSV standard for data interchange and storage. The pretty-printed format should only be used locally to display/edit with non-compliant editors, then convert back as soon as you're done. In time, editors and file browsers should come to render separators visually in a logical way.