Text import parameters are not saved

Installation & Configuration
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Hello!

We use Nextcoud and Collabora

Is it possible to save text import separator options, namely fixed width?
At the moment, this parameter is saved only within one session of working with a file. After reopening the file, we need to adjust it again by clicking on the ruler

Nextcloud - 29.0.7
Collabora (docker image) - 24.04.13.3
Nextcloud Office - 8.4.12

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Hii @kermindi

currently in Collabora Online when importing CSV or plain text files (e.g., .txt, .csv), **text import settings like “fixed width” or custom delimiters are not permanently saved with the document. These settings are session-based and reset when the file is closed and reopened, especially in integrations like Nextcloud Office.

unlike .ods or .xlsx files, CSV or TXT files do not store import metadata like delimiters or fixed widths.

Convert and Save as Spreadsheet

  1. Open the .csv or .txt file using your desired import settings (e.g., fixed width).
  2. Once it’s opened correctly, choose File → Save As and save it as an .ods or .xlsx file.
  3. Next time, open the .ods/.xlsx file instead — it will retain all structure and formatting.

This is the recommended method if you’re working repeatedly with the same data source.

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Ok, thanks

But if I want to add new lines (copy paste text) to the old .ods/.xlsx file, then the fixed width will disappear again/will only work in the current session

Or is this applicable to .ods files as well?