Assist Pro+ / Data Cleaning

Remove Line Breaks

Replace line breaks with spaces.

Where to find it

Follow the ribbon path.

Assist Pro + → Data Cleaning → Text → Remove Line Breaks

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 relevant cells or data region, keeping a copy if the operation removes or overwrites values. On Assist Pro + › Data Cleaning › Text, choose Remove Line Breaks to replace line breaks with spaces. Spot-check names, references and identifiers that might be case-sensitive.

Best use case

Fixing values split across multiple lines within cells.

Everyday Excel

Avoids editing inconsistent labels or text values individually when you need to replace line breaks with spaces.

Accounting and audit

Standardises GL narratives, account descriptions and document references by helping replace line breaks with spaces.