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How to export your data as a CSV

CSV (Comma-Separated Values) is perfect for spreadsheet analysis, and reporting.

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Written by Melissa Shires
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CSV exports are ideal for:

  • Spreadsheet software - Excel, Google Sheets, Numbers

  • Data analysis and business reporting - pivot tables, charts, formulas

  • Import to other databases, tools, and platforms

πŸ’‘ If you want to to sync your data to Google Sheets, you can set up a Google Sheets integration with your robot to do this automatically.

How to export as CSV

  1. Prepare your view

  2. Export

    • Click Export

    • Select Download as CSV

    • Click Download

  3. Access your file

    • Direct download to browser

    • Or check email for link

Working with your CSV export

In Excel

  1. Open directly (i.e. double-click the CSV file)

  2. Import for control - Data > From Text/CSV

    • Set encoding to UTF-8

    • Specify data types

    • Handle special characters

In Google Sheets

  1. Upload - File > Import

  2. Choose settings:

    • Detect separator automatically

    • Convert text to numbers/dates

  3. Create new or replace existing sheet

Common transformations

πŸ’‘ You can also apply these transformations automatically using calculated columns before export. For calculated column syntax, please refer to our guide.

Clean currency values

=VALUE(SUBSTITUTE(A2,"$",""))

Extract domain from URL

=MID(A2,FIND("//",A2)+2,FIND("/",A2,FIND("//",A2)+2)-FIND("//",A2)-2)

Combine columns

=CONCATENATE(A2," - ",B2)

Troubleshooting CSV issues

Special characters appear wrong

  • Ensure UTF-8 encoding when opening

  • Use Import wizard, not direct open

  • Check language settings

Numbers stored as text

  • Use Excel's "Convert to Number"

  • Apply VALUE() function

  • Check for hidden spaces

Dates not recognized

  • Ensure consistent date format

  • Use DATE() function to convert

  • Check regional settings

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