Split Data Out of a column into two columns. !!

[traversd]

Hi I have a huge list of Car makes that I have to dissect. My information has come in with the Manufacturer and the Model in the same column. i.e. Ford Fiesta 1.1 or Suzuki Vitara I need to split this data out into two columns, One for manufactuer and the other for Model. The only constant is that there is a space between the make and model on every entry.

Anyone solve that ?

Cheers
Darren

[Tom Schreiner]

Hi
Someone may have a formula or two for you?
If not, I will post some code that will accomplish what you need.
Tom

[Ian Mac]

On 2002-04-03 05:07, traversd wrote:
Hi I have a huge list of Car makes that I have to dissect. My information has come in with the Manufacturer and the Model in the same column. i.e. Ford Fiesta 1.1 or Suzuki Vitara I need to split this data out into two columns, One for manufactuer and the other for Model. The only constant is that there is a space between the make and model on every entry.

Anyone solve that ?

Cheers
Darren

Say your data is in Column A: starting in A1

in B1 put:

=LEFT(A1,FIND(" ",A1)-1)

and C1 put:

=MID(A1,FIND(" ",A1)+1,LEN(A1)-FIND(" ",A1))

copy down as needed.
I'll expand on this if required.

Any help?

[Nobby]

Wouldn't Data/Text to Columns achieve what you want, unless I've misunderstood the problem?

Nobby

[nisht]

You can use Text -> TO Column Function provided by excel.

goto: Data -> Text to Column

okay..

We can also use split function provided by VBE.
I am just started working on it.

If you want macro from me then mail me your
worksheet with few sample data I will write a macro for you and send it.

nishith desai
http://www.pexcel.com
nisht@pexcel.com

[ This Message was edited by: nisht on 2002-04-03 05:19 ]

[traversd]

All,

I tried Ian Mac's Fomula First and it worked a treat, Thank IAN !

[Ian Mac]

On 2002-04-03 05:20, traversd wrote:
All,

I tried Ian Mac's Fomula First and it worked a treat, Thank IAN !

I'd try the other options also, Text>Cols is an excellent feature if it's what you need. Just wish I'd also thought of that

[traversd]

Guys,

Text To Columns worked rather well too.

Your all making me look good in front of the boss ! Thanks !