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Removing Spaces from cells

  1. 02-21-2008, 01:55 PM #1
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    Removing Spaces from cells

    How do I remove extra " " Spaces from a list of data. EG Cell: "Portland "?
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    use the Trim() function...

    e.g. =TRIM(A1)
    Where there is a will there are many ways.

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    or try Ctrl + H. In the find box press the spacebar once and leave the replace box empty then replace all

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    Quote Originally Posted by VBA Noob
    or try Ctrl + H. In the find box press the spacebar once and leave the replace box empty then replace all

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    except that this would also remove "valid" spaces, for example between 2 words...

    not sure that's what the OP wants.?
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