There is a clear standard and it's usually written on an old Word '97 doc in a local file server. Using CSV means that you are the compatibility layer, and thi

There is a clear standard and it's usually written on an old Word '97 doc in a local file server. Using CSV means that you are the compatibility layer, and this is useful if you need firm control or understanding of your data. If that sounds like a lot of edge-case work keep in mind that people have been doing this for more than half a century. Lots of examples and notes you can steal.