I’m trying to export a big Google spreadsheet but I’m running into a problem. I need each cell to be wrapped in double quotes when it’s exported as a CSV file. Right now, the export doesn’t do this automatically.
Does anyone know a quick way to make this happen? I’ve got hundreds of rows, so going through it manually would take forever. Any tips or tricks would be super helpful!
I’ve tried looking in the export settings, but couldn’t find anything obvious. Maybe there’s a hidden option or an add-on that could do the job?
I’ve dealt with this exact problem in my work, and I found a solution that might help you out. What worked for me was using the CONCATENATE function in Google Sheets. Basically, you create a new column and use a formula like =CONCATENATE(“"”, A1, “"”) for each cell you want to quote. This wraps each cell’s content in quotes.
For large datasets, you can quickly apply this across the entire column by dragging the formula down. Then, when you export, use these new columns with the quoted data. It’s a bit of extra work upfront, but it saves a ton of time compared to manual editing. Just make sure to double-check a few rows after exporting to ensure everything transferred correctly. Hope this helps with your export!
I’ve encountered this issue before, and there’s a workaround that might help. Instead of exporting directly from Google Sheets, try using a custom Google Apps Script. You can create a simple script that loops through your data and adds quotes around each cell before writing it to a CSV. It’s not as straightforward as a built-in option, but it’s quite effective once set up. You’ll need basic JavaScript knowledge, but there are plenty of examples online to guide you. This method gives you more control over the export format and can handle large datasets efficiently. Just remember to test it on a small portion of your data first to ensure it works as expected.