@end display
In free format, the input data is, by default, structured as a series
-of fields separated by spaces, tabs, commas, or line breaks. Each
+of fields separated by spaces, tabs, or line breaks.
+If the current @subcmd{DECIMAL} separator is @subcmd{DOT} (@pxref{SET}),
+then commas are also treated as field separators.
+Each
field's content may be unquoted, or it may be quoted with a pairs of
apostrophes (@samp{'}) or double quotes (@samp{"}). Unquoted white
space separates fields but is not part of any field. Any mix of