What is tsv file?

[Gsusangrey]

Can someone explain what is tsv file in simple terms? How is it different from other file types like CSV? Also, how can I open it?

 

[joan]

It's basically the same idea as a CSV but instead of commas it uses tabs to separate the data, so it's great for stuff like spreadsheets where the content itself might have commas in it, you can open it in Excel or Google Sheets no problem.

 

[robert]

TSV File is short for Tab-Separated Values files. This is simply a plain-text file that holds tab-separated values.

 

[GaleGaytan]

A tsv file is basically a text file that stores data in a tabular format, with each column separated by a tab character, hence the name tab separated values. It's similar to a csv file, which uses commas to separate columns, but tsv files are often preferred when working with large datasets or when commas are part of the data itself. You can open a tsv file using any text editor, like Notepad or TextEdit, but it's often more convenient to use a spreadsheet program like Excel or Google Sheets, which can automatically format the data into columns and rows.

 

[Robertpatrick]

TSV file (Tab-Separated Values file) is simply a plain text file that saves data in a table layout. One line corresponds to one entry and different values are divided by tabs, not commas, as it is the case with CSV files. TSV files are mainly used for transferring data in a structured manner between spreadsheets, databases, and software applications by means of import, export, or share operations. Besides text editors, they can also be read with such software as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.