Property reference

`glide.import.csv.charset`

The glide.import.csv.charset property specifies the character set used for importing CSV files. Admins should review this setting to ensure compatibility with special characters in the data being imported, especially when using UTF-8 formatting.

Default: WINDOWS-1252
Type: string
Application: Not stated

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 determines the character encoding for CSV file imports, with valid options being UTF-8 and WINDOWS-1252.
What area does it affect?	CSV import functionality
What does the default mean?	The default value is "WINDOWS-1252", which is the baseline setting used unless it is changed.
When should you review it?	Review this property when preparing to import CSV files with special characters.

Property record

Facts stated in the ServiceNow documentation. No out of the box record has been read from an instance yet.

Property name	`glide.import.csv.charset`
Type	string
Application	Not stated
Default value	`WINDOWS-1252`
Description	Not stated

Sources

Official references and nearby text excerpts where this property appears.

Brazil docs View supporting context

Context preview Snippet 1

... If the import succeeds, the import lists the number of rows the import ignored due to errors. • Type: integer • Default value: 100 • Location: Add a system property glide.import.csv.charset The charset of the CSV file to import. Valid values are UTF-8 and WINDOWS-1252. You may need to use UTF-8 formatting when importing special characters. • Type: String • Default ...

Brazil docs View supporting context

Context preview Snippet 2

... can contain up to 10,000 utterances. Ensure that the file has columns titled "Utterance" and "Expected intent". Note: For test sets in languages other than English, you must add the glide.import.csv.charset system property with the value UTF-8. See Import sets properties . For the most accurate test results, include utterances that the model is likely to encounter from your users. Ensure ...

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