Extra data after last expected column

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Column Errors

Inconsistent column counts
Extra data after last column
Missing values on a row
Exact breaking line number

Delimiter & Quotes

Invalid delimiter (mixed separators)
Single-column files (wrong delimiter)
Unclosed quotes across lines
Quotes inside unquoted fields

Encoding & Fix

UTF-8 BOM / UTF-16 / Windows-1252
Non-UTF-8 files blocked before parsing
Cause in one sentence
Fix in one sentence

Example output

Line 88 has 9 columns instead of 8.
Cause: Extra delimiter after the last expected column.
Fix: Remove the extra delimiter or quote the field containing it.

FAQ

Why does this error happen?

A trailing delimiter or an unquoted delimiter inside a field adds extra columns.

Do you show the exact line?

Yes. We stop at the first line that adds extra columns.

How do I fix it?

Remove the trailing delimiter or wrap the field in quotes.

How much is the full report?

The full report costs $9.99. The first analysis (line, cause, fix) is free.

Extra data after last expected column?

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