Extract letters and spaces into a new column.
Assist Pro + → Data Cleaning → Text → Extract Text
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.
Browse all toolsClick within the target data column, row or table, with your headers and data aligned. On Assist Pro + › Data Cleaning › Text, choose Extract Text to extract letters and spaces into a new column. Spot-check names, references and identifiers that might be case-sensitive.
Separating descriptive letters from mixed alphanumeric cells.
Avoids editing inconsistent labels or text values individually when you need to extract letters and spaces into a new column.
Standardises GL narratives, account descriptions and document references by helping extract letters and spaces into a new column.