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I have a list of names. They are all in 1 column. I would like to split up the first and last names into 2 columns without having to do each name individually.
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Excelchat Expert
10/05/2018 - 03:02
Hello
Excelchat Expert
10/05/2018 - 03:02
Welcome to got it pro
User
10/05/2018 - 03:02
Hi
User
10/05/2018 - 03:03
Thanks
Excelchat Expert
10/05/2018 - 03:03
You want to split first and last names, right?
User
10/05/2018 - 03:03
Yes
User
10/05/2018 - 03:03
They are in column A and I want them split between 2 columns
Excelchat Expert
10/05/2018 - 03:04
I need to see a few samples in order to write a formula, can you show me some?
Excelchat Expert
10/05/2018 - 03:04
understood
User
10/05/2018 - 03:05
Don't know if there is a way to split between spaces?
Excelchat Expert
10/05/2018 - 03:05
Yes there is.
Excelchat Expert
10/05/2018 - 03:06
If your names are separated by spaces, then =LEFT(A1,SEARCH(" ",A1)) will give you first name.
Excelchat Expert
10/05/2018 - 03:07
And =RIGHT(A1,LEN(A1)-SEARCH(" ",A1)) will give you last name.
Excelchat Expert
10/05/2018 - 03:07
Makes sense?
User
10/05/2018 - 03:08
Yes that makes sense, but how do I do it for a list of 700 names?
User
10/05/2018 - 03:08
because that splits the name in A1 only
Excelchat Expert
10/05/2018 - 03:09
When you select a cell, do you see a tiny square box at the bottom right corner of the cell?
User
10/05/2018 - 03:10
yes I see that
Excelchat Expert
10/05/2018 - 03:10
It is called fill handle. Double clicking on that box will copy the formula down for the rest of the column.
Excelchat Expert
10/05/2018 - 03:11
Need further help?
User
10/05/2018 - 03:11
that worked!
Excelchat Expert
10/05/2018 - 03:11
Yay!!!!!!!!!!!
User
10/05/2018 - 03:11
I never knew that feature
Excelchat Expert
10/05/2018 - 03:11
Its pretty handy, right?
User
10/05/2018 - 03:11
thanks so much!
Excelchat Expert
10/05/2018 - 03:12
Glad to be able to help.
User
10/05/2018 - 03:12
Very handy!
User
10/05/2018 - 03:12
that works for any equation?
Excelchat Expert
10/05/2018 - 03:12
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User
10/05/2018 - 03:12
I will!
Excelchat Expert
10/05/2018 - 03:12
Yes, it works in every equation.
User
10/05/2018 - 03:13
Thanks again, you saved me lots of time!
Excelchat Expert
10/05/2018 - 03:13
Thank you too for trying out got it pro
Excelchat Expert
10/05/2018 - 03:13
Have a great day ahead!
User
10/05/2018 - 03:13
you too
Excelchat Expert
10/05/2018 - 03:14
A note, please close the session now. I believe there is a close button on hour side.
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