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This guidance is an introduction to the Open Document Format (ODF) standard and how you can select ODF-compliant solutions.
Consistent and standards-based comma-separated values (CSV) files help make data more effective and easier to share across government.
Spreadsheets are a common way to share data. Use this information to help you avoid common errors, improve interoperability and create more accessible spreadsheets.
A guide to non-standard files outside the standard Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office corporate file plans.
Information about how to upload data to the National Fraud Initiative (NFI) and how to format the data correctly to avoid issues.
Examples of input and output file formats required for HMRC pension scheme administration.
The information clients, principal designers, principal contractors and accountable persons need to keep.
A platform for the online transfer of information and documentation.
This guide provides a list of UK Sanctions List (UKSL) fields and mappings to compare with the list of fields on the OFSI Consolidated List (closed 28 January 2026).
Using metadata to make it easier to catalogue, validate, reuse and share your data.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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