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title: "CSV Templates"
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## Introduction

A CSV is a comma-separated value file that allows data to be saved in a structured table format. 

Traditionally, CSV Templates take the form of a text file containing information separated by commas.

> ℹ️ [CSV Template example](https://store.xporter.xpand-it.com/)

You can export CSV Templates using Xporter.

CSV extension is small, simple to implement and parse. It's processed by many software apps. Furthermore, it provides a straightforward information schema.

CSV extension files can be used on every action of the Xporter for Jira Data Center:

- [Single Issue](https://docs.getxporter.app/space/XPORTER/1409721).
- [Multiple Issues](https://docs.getxporter.app/space/XPORTER/1412803).
- [Schedule Reports](https://docs.getxporter.app/space/XPORTER/1409498).
- [Post functions](https://docs.getxporter.app/space/XPORTER/1412596).

## Creating CSV Templates

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> Add [mappings](https://docs.getxporter.app/space/XPORTER/1413922) the same way you do with [Excel Templates](https://docs.getxporter.app/space/XPORTER/1413935) (Figure 1).
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> After creating the desired template, save it with a CSV extension. You'll get a corresponding CSV report (Figure 2):
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> ![Figure 2 - CSV](media://740f18eb-46a2-4406-90e8-2d7b62415a1c)

### Exporting Multiple Issues

You may want to export multiple Issues without reproducing some sections of the Template. This can be useful if you want to export multiple Issues, and place the Issues of a specific issue type (e.g., Story) in a section of the Template.

As you can see in Figure 2, `${Summary}`, `${Key}` and `${Status}` are mappings used on Word Templates. However, Xporter for Jira Data Center allows you to export current fields defined on your Jira instance.

Figure 3 shows an example of the expected result:

![image](media://779a336b-af61-4251-8a38-40b7c8f49f0a)

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