Assist Pro+ / Data Cleaning

Smart Split

Intelligently split text into columns.

Where to find it

Follow the ribbon path.

Assist Pro + → Data Cleaning → Split → Smart Split

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

Click within the target data column, row or table, with your headers and data aligned. On Assist Pro + › Data Cleaning › Split, choose Smart Split to intelligently split text into columns. Check the new column/sheet boundaries, formulas and item count after splitting.

Best use case

Splitting inconsistent combined text fields using smart rules.

Everyday Excel

Avoids manually dividing combined text or date fields when you need to intelligently split text into columns.

Accounting and audit

Separates account codes and source-document fields for audit analytics by helping intelligently split text into columns.