Split out multiple dates in a cell created by: Alt+ Enter

[TheHack22]

Hi All,

I don't know to write VBA, but I have adopted and edited syntax in the past. But I can't figure out how to do this.

I inherited a file at work with few thousands of lines. The ID# is in column A - Col B has multiple lines of data (Dates) in a single cell(Created Alt+Enter) for that same location. I would like split out the dates - add a new lines for each date in column B, while retain the ID Loc # for these dates in column A. Can someone please help me with this, if it's Possible to achieve in VBA? Please see sample file for your reference.

Thank you
Imran

 

[Alex Blakenburg]

You can certainly do it in VBA but you could also do it in Power Query if you are interested going down that road.

If you call your table tbl_Location
create a blank query and in the advanced query editor drop in this M Code.
It should work.

let
    Source = Excel.CurrentWorkbook(){[Name="tbl_Location"]}[Content],
    #"Changed Type" = Table.TransformColumnTypes(Source,{{"Location", type text}, {"Active/Future Pay Enhancement", type text}}),
    #"Split Column by Delimiter" = Table.SplitColumn(#"Changed Type", "Active/Future Pay Enhancement", Splitter.SplitTextByDelimiter("#(lf)", QuoteStyle.Csv), {"Active/Future Pay Enhancement.1", "Active/Future Pay Enhancement.2", "Active/Future Pay Enhancement.3"}),
    #"Unpivoted Other Columns" = Table.UnpivotOtherColumns(#"Split Column by Delimiter", {"Location"}, "Attribute", "Value"),
    #"Removed Columns1" = Table.RemoveColumns(#"Unpivoted Other Columns",{"Attribute"})
in
    #"Removed Columns1"

 

[mumps]

It is hard to work with pictures. It would be easier to help if you could use the XL2BB add-in (icon in the menu) to attach a screenshot (not a picture) of your sheet. Alternately, you could upload a copy of your file to a free site such as www.box.com or www.dropbox.com. Once you do that, mark it for 'Sharing' and you will be given a link to the file that you can post here.

 

[TheHack22]

You can certainly do it in VBA but you could also do it in Power Query if you are interested going down that road.

If you call your table tbl_Location
create a blank query and in the advanced query editor drop in this M Code.
It should work.

let
    Source = Excel.CurrentWorkbook(){[Name="tbl_Location"]}[Content],
    #"Changed Type" = Table.TransformColumnTypes(Source,{{"Location", type text}, {"Active/Future Pay Enhancement", type text}}),
    #"Split Column by Delimiter" = Table.SplitColumn(#"Changed Type", "Active/Future Pay Enhancement", Splitter.SplitTextByDelimiter("#(lf)", QuoteStyle.Csv), {"Active/Future Pay Enhancement.1", "Active/Future Pay Enhancement.2", "Active/Future Pay Enhancement.3"}),
    #"Unpivoted Other Columns" = Table.UnpivotOtherColumns(#"Split Column by Delimiter", {"Location"}, "Attribute", "Value"),
    #"Removed Columns1" = Table.RemoveColumns(#"Unpivoted Other Columns",{"Attribute"})
in
    #"Removed Columns1"

Hi Alex,
Thanks very much for taking the time to help with this. This works perfectly. You're the best.
Imran

 

[TheHack22]

It is hard to work with pictures. It would be easier to help if you could use the XL2BB add-in (icon in the menu) to attach a screenshot (not a picture) of your sheet. Alternately, you could upload a copy of your file to a free site such as www.box.com or www.dropbox.com. Once you do that, mark it for 'Sharing' and you will be given a link to the file that you can post here.

Hi Mumps.,

Thank you very much for your message. I totally agree with you, pics don't help. Here is the dropbox link to my Ms Excel file. Alex helped me solved it by Power Query, if there is a way to do this by VBA that would help me a great deal as well.

Dropbox - File Deleted - Simplify your life

www.dropbox.com

Best,
Imran

 

[TheHack22]

You can certainly do it in VBA but you could also do it in Power Query if you are interested going down that road.

If you call your table tbl_Location
create a blank query and in the advanced query editor drop in this M Code.
It should work.

let
    Source = Excel.CurrentWorkbook(){[Name="tbl_Location"]}[Content],
    #"Changed Type" = Table.TransformColumnTypes(Source,{{"Location", type text}, {"Active/Future Pay Enhancement", type text}}),
    #"Split Column by Delimiter" = Table.SplitColumn(#"Changed Type", "Active/Future Pay Enhancement", Splitter.SplitTextByDelimiter("#(lf)", QuoteStyle.Csv), {"Active/Future Pay Enhancement.1", "Active/Future Pay Enhancement.2", "Active/Future Pay Enhancement.3"}),
    #"Unpivoted Other Columns" = Table.UnpivotOtherColumns(#"Split Column by Delimiter", {"Location"}, "Attribute", "Value"),
    #"Removed Columns1" = Table.RemoveColumns(#"Unpivoted Other Columns",{"Attribute"})
in
    #"Removed Columns1"

Thanks a lot Alex,

This works perfectly. Your M Code was 100% correct. Your instructions were very clear as well, so I was able to complete this without any issues.
Imran

 

[smozgur]

@Imran_IsshackNY: Glad to hear you got the solution.
Please mark the solution post next time. I switched it in this thread by marking post #2 as the solution as you also confirmed.

 

[pto160]

Is there a way to do this by an Excel formula?

 

[TheHack22]

@Imran_IsshackNY: Glad to hear you got the solution.
Please mark the solution post next time. I switched it in this thread by marking post #2 as the solution as you also confirmed.

Hi Smozur,

Thanks for your note. I'm new to this forum and all this VBA and Power Query Stuff. Still trying to find my way around in this site. Do I click the check mark to mark as complete ?
Imran

 

[smozgur]

Hi Smozur,

Thanks for your note. I'm new to this forum and all this VBA and Power Query Stuff. Still trying to find my way around in this site. Do I click the check mark to mark as complete ?
Imran

No problem, Imran. My note was completely informative.

Yes, that's correct. If you received a working solution that solved your question, then just click on the checkmark icon next to the "solution post". So, future readers can see the solution faster.

Thanks, and Welcome to the MrExcel Board!