Assist Pro+ / Data Cleaning

Split Letters / Numbers

Create separate text and numeric-character columns.

Where to find it

Follow the ribbon path.

Assist Pro + → Data Cleaning → Split → Split Letters / Numbers

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 Split Letters / Numbers to create separate text and numeric-character columns. Check the new column/sheet boundaries, formulas and item count after splitting.

Best use case

Separating item codes from their numeric components.

Everyday Excel

Avoids manually dividing combined text or date fields when you need to create separate text and numeric-character columns.

Accounting and audit

Separates account codes and source-document fields for audit analytics by helping create separate text and numeric-character columns.