Delimited User Guide

Delimited is a lightweight and intuitive macOS app for viewing, exploring, and editing CSV and TSV files. Whether you need to create new tables or examine existing ones, Delimited will make working with delimited text files easy.

The Trees In Camden CSV file open in Delimited, shown as a table with column headers and numbered rows.

Understand the CSV file format standard

Learn about RFC 4180, the standard defining the structure and rules for creating CSV files to promote consistency across tools and systems. Explore its guidelines to better understand and work with CSV files effectively.

Introduction to the CSV format

Insert pull-down menu open in the toolbar, listing Before, After, Above and Below, with After selected.

Create and open documents

Learn how to create new tables, open CSV and TSV files, and save your changes. Whether you're editing an existing file or creating something new, Delimited provides straightforward tools for managing your documents.

The Contract Area column being dragged by its header to a new position in the table.

Edit documents

Learn how to find and replace table data, work with column headers, resize columns, rearrange rows and columns, and cut, copy, or paste data.

Toolbar customization sheet, with the Insert Column button being dragged into the toolbar.

Customize the Delimited interface

Learn how to tailor Delimited's interface to better suit your workflow.