# Formula-like text handoff

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Published September 8, 2026

This blank record distinguishes exact text from a viewing copy. It is not a spreadsheet-safety certification. Use harmless fictional values for the checks.

## Artifacts
- Original text artifact label/location:
- Viewing artifact label/location:
- Receiving spreadsheet/application and version:
- Import method:
- Column types selected:
- CSV label option on or off:
- Number of labeled cells reported by the lab:

## Changes
| Original fictional value | Intended exported value | Observed imported value |
|---|---|---|
| =1+2 | text: =1+2 when labeling is on | |
| -12 | text: -12 when labeling is on | |
| 0017 | 0017 | |

These are sample expectations for the lab export. They are not measured behavior from your spreadsheet.

## Receiving workflow
- [ ] Text has not been treated as a formula.
- [ ] The viewing copy is distinguished from the original.
- [ ] Any save/export/reopen step has been checked separately.
- [ ] Changes to values are understood by the recipient.
- [ ] No universal safety claim is attached to the file.

Observed results, exact import choices and follow-up:

Reference: OWASP CSV Injection https://owasp.org/www-community/attacks/CSV_Injection
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