Export to CSV from Lists rather than HTML Excel files

I need just plain CSV export as an option because the Excel option puts in a bunch of unnecessary HTML tags that Numbers and Google Drive can't read. I'd just like a .CSV file or a simple .XLS format that doesn't include the HTML tags so I'm not restricted to using Excel.

As for Excel, I would like the ability to export to Excel using the .xlsx file type instead of .xls. At the very least, CSV is a must.

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  • Jul 22 2015
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K-12 Core / Basic/Advanced Lists & Classic Reports
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    • shirl clayton commented
      January 09, 2023 16:01

      Can you give the option back to export reports as xls? !!

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    • Guest commented
      April 30, 2019 21:37

      The html tags are STILL an issue in 4/2019 -- See Academics> Courses run a list which includes the "Description" field. When exported, that one field is exported with html!

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    • Guest commented
      September 27, 2016 13:52

      Agreed. This would be most helpful and eliminate additional steps to transfer data between different platforms.

      If you think this is a good idea, please consider voting for this enhancement, which will allow users to automate exports on a scheduled basis.

      https://blackbaudk12.ideas.aha.io/ideas/K12CO-I-94

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    • Guest commented
      August 09, 2016 14:55

      Now that list export is broken, this is a perfect opportunity to fix it with a simple CSV export...

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    • Guest commented
      July 20, 2016 22:47

      Please get an export that works again for lists.

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    • Guest commented
      October 20, 2015 13:22

      It would still be good to have an export option with the HTML tags.  We use the student Bio to hold their Health Record.  I can then print it nicely in a word document.

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    • Alexander Taft commented
      October 19, 2015 19:19

      CSV is pretty standard, and can be used by virtually any program, so this format would be my choice as well. I like the idea of setting download formats globally too. 

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    • Guest commented
      September 22, 2015 15:16

      I just created another idea, but I'd also like to see direct export to google drive.

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    • Guest commented
      August 26, 2015 17:54

      My vote is for CSV.

      Also, I want this option not just for lists/reports, but for ANYTHING that allows export. In fact, why not just have one global export function that uses whichever format you choose? 

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    • Brian Hoyt commented
      August 18, 2015 21:47

      This would be great. Also make sure encoding of file is correct so the accent characters are treated properly.

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    • Diane Massarone commented
      August 03, 2015 13:41

      This would be helpful for me too.

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