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Excel - Split text to different columns

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Babita Jain

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162 Points Posted on 14 May 2021

Take text in one or more cells and split it into multiple cells using the Convert Text to Columns Wizard.

Process -

Select the cell or column that contains the text you want to split.
Select Data > Text to Columns.
In the Convert Text to Columns Wizard, select Delimited > Next.
Select the Delimiters for your data. For example, Comma and Space. You can see a preview of your data in the Data preview window.
Select Next.
Select the Destination in your worksheet which is where you want the split data to appear.
Select Finish.

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Quick Summary

This guide explains how to use Excel's 'Text to Columns' feature to split text from one or more cells into separate columns. You'll select your data, navigate to the 'Data' tab, and use the 'Convert Text to Columns Wizard'. Choose 'Delimited' and specify your delimiters (like commas or spaces) to see a preview, then select your destination and finish the process.