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How to split a cell in Google Sheets

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Summary

Learning how to split a cell in Google Sheets can improve clarity and structure in your data. It helps organize information in a cleaner format, making spreadsheets easier to read and work with.

First, select the cell that contains the data you want to split. Then, go to the top menu and click on Data. From the dropdown, choose Split text to columns.

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A separator menu will appear, allowing you to choose how the data should be split. For example, if your cell contains “John Smith” and you choose a space as the separator, Google Sheets will place “John” in the original cell and move “Smith” into the cell next to it.

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You can also use formulas for more control. The SPLIT() function lets you separate data based on any character or delimiter. For instance, typing =SPLIT(A1, ",") in a new cell will separate the contents of cell A1 wherever there’s a comma. This is useful when working with imported data like CSVs or lists.

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Additionally, you can combine this with ARRAYFORMULA if you want to apply the function to multiple cells at once. This makes your workflow faster and more efficient, especially when handling large datasets.

When you split cells this way, your original data remains intact, and the separated values fill adjacent cells automatically. This approach keeps your spreadsheet organized without needing complex tools.

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