When using ODS, what is the output format for data structured in a table format that can be directly edited in Excel?

The output format that allows data structured in a table format to be directly edited in Excel is CSV (Comma-Separated Values). CSV is a widely used file format that represents tabular data where each line in the file corresponds to a row in the table, and columns are separated by commas.

When data is stored in CSV format, it can easily be imported into Excel, which automatically recognizes the structure and allows users to manipulate and edit the data without needing to perform any additional configuration or formatting.

In contrast, other formats such as RTF (Rich Text Format) and PDF (Portable Document Format) are primarily designed for document presentation rather than raw data manipulation. RTF is typically used for creating formatted text documents, while PDF is primarily used for presenting documents in a way that maintains formatting across different viewing environments. TSV (Tab-Separated Values) is similar to CSV, as it also represents tabular data, but it uses tabs instead of commas to separate values. While TSV can be opened in Excel, CSV is more commonly used and recognized for this purpose.

Therefore, CSV is the most appropriate choice for generating output that users can easily edit in Excel.