What type of file format is required for bulk user imports in Smartsheet?

The required file format for bulk user imports in Smartsheet is CSV (Comma-Separated Values). This format is widely used for data import and export because it organizes data in a structured way that can be easily parsed by software applications. Each line in a CSV file represents a record, and the values within that record are separated by commas, which allows for clear delineation of different fields.

Using CSV for bulk user imports ensures that all relevant user information, such as names, email addresses, roles, and permissions, can be efficiently processed and imported into the Smartsheet system without any data loss or misinterpretation. The simplicity and compatibility of CSV files with various software make them the ideal choice for this function, as opposed to other formats like DOC, TXT, or PDF, which do not have the same level of support for data structure and field delineation in a way that is suitable for bulk processing.