File Format Specifications
Detailed specifications for creating Excel (.xlsx) and CSV (.csv) files compatible with GoCards.
Required File Structure
You can also simply export the deck to see an example of the file format.
| Column | Required | Data Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term | ✅ Required | Text | Question/prompt (front of card) |
| Definition | ✅ Required | Text | Answer (back of card) |
| Disabled | ❌ Optional | Boolean | TRUE/FALSE - card enabled status |
Important:
- Order doesn't matter.
CSV Format (.csv)
Term,Definition,Disabled
"What is DNA?","Deoxyribonucleic acid",FALSE
"Capital of France?","Paris",FALSE
Related Topics
- Import Cards - How to import files
- Export Cards - How to export files
- Sync Cards - How syncing works
- Troubleshooting - Solve problems