Question

A data analyst imports a comma-delimited CSV file into a reporting tool, but the address column—which contains values like "123 Main St, Suite 400, Denver"—is split across multiple fields, misaligning every subsequent column. The source data itself is correct. What is the BEST way to resolve this parsing issue?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the address values are properly enclosed in text qualifiers (such as double quotes) so embedded commas are not treated as delimiters

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Delete all rows containing commas within the address field before re-importing the file

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Change the file encoding from UTF-8 to ASCII to prevent the commas from being interpreted incorrectly

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Apply min-max normalization to the address column to standardize its length