Assist Pro+ / Data Cleaning

Delimited Text to Rows

Split one selected cell into rows using a delimiter.

Where to find it

Follow the ribbon path.

Assist Pro + → Data Cleaning → Split → Delimited Text to Rows

Part of Assist Pro+. Eligible tools can also be selected through Assist Pro’s 30-tool Vault allowance. Check the Vault for availability.

Open the tool and follow its prompts. Use a copy of your workbook when trying an action for the first time, then check the result.

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Practical guidance

Use this tool in your workflow.

How to use

Select the intended cells or rows, and check any headers that must be excluded. On Assist Pro + › Data Cleaning › Split, choose Delimited Text to Rows to split one selected cell into rows using a delimiter. Check the new column/sheet boundaries, formulas and item count after splitting.

Best use case

Turning a long delimited text cell into several records.

Everyday Excel

Avoids manually dividing combined text or date fields when you need to split one selected cell into rows using a delimiter.

Accounting and audit

Separates account codes and source-document fields for audit analytics by helping split one selected cell into rows using a delimiter.