Property reference

glide.export.escape_formulas

The glide.export.escape_formulas property ensures that string values beginning with +, -, =, and @ are escaped during file exports. This prevents unintended formula execution in exported CSV, XLS, and XLSX files, which is crucial for data integrity.

Default: true Type: boolean Application: Global

Key questions about this property

The answers below summarize the purpose, scope, default effect, and review scenarios for this property.

What does it do? This property configures the escaping of specific string values in exported files to prevent them from being interpreted as formulas.
What area does it affect? File Export Functionality
What does the default mean? The default value is "true", which means this behavior is enabled by default.
When should you review it? Review this property when configuring file export settings or addressing data integrity concerns.

Out of the box property record

Raw metadata from the property record.

Property name glide.export.escape_formulas
Sys ID 33c747f2c7422200627feffeeb9763b6
Type boolean
Application Global
Default value true
Description Escape string values starting with +, -, =, and @ for csv, xls, and xlsx file exports.
Updated 2024-05-25 05:07:29