Question

I have a large MySQL table (8-9k records, I’m using phpMyAdmin) with some values that are descriptions, with commas.

I need to Export the SQL table into CSV form to use on a new platform and I can’t for the life of me solve this issue:

When there are commas in certain fields, the data gets shoved to the next column and things get out of order.

I JUST NEED the EXACT table in MySQL to become a CSV. Any tips, ideas?

Thanks.

Answer 1

My solution was exporting as an .xlsx from MySQL. The columns were rendered perfectly. Using several combinations of enclosing/escaping character was to no avail.

I then saved the .xlsx as a .csv and it was fine.

Thanks for your time guys.