CSV files imported into MeisterTask need to be saved with UTF-8 encoding. Read on to learn how to encode your CSV files in the UTF-8 format with Notepad, Microsoft Excel (Windows) or Numbers (macOS).

UTF-8 Encoding in Notepad (Windows)

1. Open your CSV file in Notepad.
2. Click File in the top-left corner of your screen.
3. Click Save as...
4. In the dialog which appears, select the following options:
   
   
   • In the "Save as type" drop-down, select All Files.
   • In the "Encoding" drop-down, select UTF-8.
   • Rename your file using the .csv extension (Example: myproject.csv).
5. Click Save.

Your new CSV file is now encoded using the UTF-8 format and is ready to be imported into MeisterTask.

UTF-8 Encoding in Microsoft Excel (Windows)

1. Open your CSV file in Microsoft Excel.
2. Click File in the top-left corner of your screen.
3. Select Save as...
4. Click the drop-down menu next to File format.
5. Select CSV UTF-8 (Comma delimited) (.csv) from the drop-down menu.
6. Click Save. 

Your new CSV file is now encoded using the UTF-8 format and is ready to be imported into MeisterTask.

UTF-8 Encoding in Numbers (macOS)

1. Open your CSV file in Numbers.
2. Click File in the top-left corner of your screen.
3. Select Export to...  -> CSV...
4. Click Advanced options.
5. Click the drop-down menu next to Text Encoding.
6. Select Unicode (UTF-8).
7. Click Next
8. Choose a name and location for your new file and click Save.

Your new CSV file is now encoded using the UTF-8 format and is ready to be imported into MeisterTask.