# Import outcomes

You can import outcomes in the form of .csv files. The format must be as follows:

Field name | Description | Required | Format
--- | --- | --- | ---
outcome_name | The full name of the outcome | Yes | String
outcome_shortname | The short name of the outcome | Yes | String
outcome_description | The description of the outcome | No | String
scale_name | The name of the scale used | Yes | String
scale_items | A comma-separated list of scale items | Yes | String
scale_description | The description of the scale | No | String

Here is an example:

    outcome_name;outcome_shortname;outcome_description;scale_name;scale_items;scale_description
    Participation;participation;;Participation scale;"Little or no participation, Satisfactory participation, Full participation";