PowerTip: Use Custom Delimiter with CSV File

Doctor Scripto

Summary: Use a custom delimiter with Windows PowerShell when reading a CSV file.

Hey, Scripting Guy! Question Can I use a delimiter other than the comma ( , ) when reading from a CSV file?

Hey, Scripting Guy! Answer Import-CSV has a parameter dedicated for this purpose called -Delimiter:

Get-Help Import-Csv -ShowWindow

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You can easily use this during the import:

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