2020-02-09

kouprianov: (Default)
2020-02-09 03:08 pm
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Characters to avoid in CSV and TDV like files

There are several characters that should be avoided within data fields in .csv and .tdv like files handled by R's read.table() with as many default settings untouched as it is only possible.

#
"
'

The former gives a false impression of a comment, the two latter may be mistaken for data field borders.

Substitute:

" with ”
' with ’