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# CSV

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[CSV Overview](/docs/server/server-usage/storage-engines/csv/csv-overview.md)
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The CSV Storage Engine stores data in comma-separated values format text files, making it easy to exchange data with other applications.
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[Checking and Repairing CSV Tables](/docs/server/server-usage/storage-engines/csv/checking-and-repairing-csv-tables.md)
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Learn how to use CHECK TABLE and REPAIR TABLE to identify and fix corruptions in CSV tables, discarding rows from the first error onwards.
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