Quote TSV Columns

Quote TSV Columns wraps each cell in a tab-separated file with your chosen quote character. Cleanly format TSV data for import, sharing, or safe export.

Paste your input above or import a file below.
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Supported file types: .txt, .tsv, .csv, .log, .json, .xml, .md, .ini, .yaml, .yml, .html, .htm, .css
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Options
Quote header row
Trim cell whitespace
Maximize output

How to Use:

  • Paste or import a TSV file into the left input box.
  • Use the Quote character field to specify the symbol you want (default is ").
  • Toggle Quote header row if you want the first line quoted too.
  • Toggle Trim cell whitespace to clean up any stray spaces before quoting.
  • Turn on Maximize output to enlarge the results box for easier reading.
  • The right side updates live with your quoted output.
  • Use Copy Output to copy the quoted data or Export to File to save it.
  • Click Clear All to reset everything.

What Quote TSV Columns can do:

Quote TSV Columns helps you format tab-separated data by wrapping each cell in a quote character. Whether you’re prepping for CSV exports, aligning with import requirements, or just making sure no value breaks due to tabs or special characters, this tool handles it in a click.

You can quote the entire dataset or skip the header row. Want to use single quotes or brackets instead? Just change the character. It’s quick, client-side, and doesn’t need any setup. You’ll get clean output instantly and a live row count to confirm things are working.

Example:

Input:

name	age
Alice	30
Bob	25

Options:

  • Quote character: “
  • Quote header row: ON
  • Trim cell whitespace: ON

Output:

"name"	"age"
"Alice"	"30"
"Bob"	"25"

Common Use Cases:

Quote your TSV values for safe CSV conversion, Excel import, or transferring data into tools that misinterpret raw tabs. It’s handy when your columns include commas, newlines, or formulas that might get parsed weirdly elsewhere.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

After using Quote TSV Columns, it’s a good idea to run Validate TSV to make sure everything’s still readable by other tools. And if you’re prepping the file for a switch in format, Convert TSV to CSV makes the next step seamless.

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