What error might indicate that a cell value is malformed during a bulk import?

A malformed cell value during a bulk import typically refers to data that does not conform to the expected type or standards set for that cell. The indication of an incorrect format suggests that the data being imported is not recognizable or applicable for that specific cell type. For example, if a cell is designated to accept a number but receives text instead, that would be considered a malformed value.

When the system recognizes that the input does not match the expected format, it flags it as an error. This can occur in various scenarios, such as entering a date in the wrong format, submitting text where only numeric input is allowed, or using invalid characters in a field that should contain a specific data type. Therefore, identifying this type of error is vital for ensuring data integrity during imports.

The other options reflect different types of errors but do not accurately capture the essence of a malformed cell value. Invalid email format pertains specifically to email fields, a character limit issue indicates an overflow of allowed characters, and an incorrect file format relates to the overall structure of the import file rather than individual cell values.