When the data in a text file contains commas,commas cannot be used to separate field data.In that case,some other character such as a tab is used to delimit the fields.In this case,the commas and tab characters are known as ________.
A) alienators
B) identifiers
C) attributes
D) delimiters

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Delimiters are used to separate fields in a text file. In cases where the data contains commas, a different delimiter such as a tab is used to separate fields. Therefore, choice D, delimiters, is the correct answer. Choices A, B, and C are not applicable in this context.

When the Data in a Text File Contains Commas,commas Cannot