Assist Pro+ / Data Cleaning

Remove Spaces

Remove spaces in selected cells.

Where to find it

Follow the ribbon path.

Assist Pro + → Data Cleaning → Text → Text Selection Tools → Remove Spaces

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 › Text Selection Tools, choose Remove Spaces to remove spaces in selected cells. Spot-check names, references and identifiers that might be case-sensitive.

Best use case

Fixing unnecessary spaces before sorting, matching or lookup.

Everyday Excel

Avoids editing inconsistent labels or text values individually when you need to remove spaces in selected cells.

Accounting and audit

Standardises GL narratives, account descriptions and document references by helping remove spaces in selected cells.