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How to change the encoding used for CSV EXPORT format from Unicode to UTF-8?

Troubleshooting


Problem

Exporting to CSV uses a default encoding of Unicode UTF-16le.
How can the CSV encoding be changed to utf-8?

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Document Information

More support for:
IBM Cognos Analytics

Component:
Reporting->Output formats

Software version:
11.0.0 and future releases

Document number:
368993

Modified date:
01 May 2025

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