Optional header row
02The first row may contain names for the fields.
Related RFCs and changes
“Updates” changes part of an earlier RFC. “Obsoletes” replaces it. This list shows selected related documents.
DIAGRAM§ 2 ↗
RFC 4180 · § 2EXAMPLE
3 / 3
03
Apply header policy
Use the declared or agreed interpretation.
Protocol participantThreat or exceptionProtocol controlSimplified drawings · precise section references
Read the updated RFC section ↗
The header should have the same field count as the data rows.
- The header should have the same field count as the data rows.
- The optional text/csv header parameter indicates present or absent.
- A header is a convention; do not automatically treat every first row as data or metadata.
Examples are illustrative. Consult the linked RFC and its errata for implementation details.
Read the RFC section ↗Diagrams simplify the RFC. Read the linked sections for complete requirements.
Privacy