5 Ways to Remove Extra Spaces in Your Table Array!
CA Amit Jain
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We always encounter those Irritating extra spaces that clutter our Excel tables and spend hours manually removing them! Isn't it a nightmare!
So, to help you solve this, today I am sharing not 1 but 5 ways you can get rid of them forever to get clean data! ???
1?? TRIM Function: Excel's TRIM function is your best friend. Use it to eliminate leading, trailing, and excess spaces within a cell. Just type =TRIM(cell) and voilà, the spaces vanish like magic!
2?? Find and Replace: To tackle multiple cells at once, go to the "Find & Replace" dialog (Ctrl + H), enter a space in the "Find what" field, leave the "Replace with" field blank, and hit "Replace All." Watch as Excel works its cleaning magic!
3?? Text to Columns: If you're dealing with a column of data with extra spaces, go to "Data" -> "Text to Columns." Choose "Delimited," select "Space" as the delimiter, and click "Finish." This splits your text and removes spaces.
4?? CLEAN Function: For exceptionally stubborn characters, use the CLEAN function (e.g., =CLEAN(cell)). It helps get rid of non-printable characters and unnecessary spaces.
5?? Custom Macro: If you're dealing with large datasets regularly, consider creating a custom macro to automate the process. It can save you time and effort in the long run.
Clean data makes for happy spreadsheets and efficient analysis. Now you're armed with the knowledge to keep your Excel tables looking sharp and clutter-free! ????
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