Text to Column Feature in Excel

This tutorial explains how to use the text to column feature in Excel to separate data from a single column into multiple columns. It covers using both space and comma as delimiters, demonstrating the process with examples. The tutorial is based on Excel 2016 and provides step-by-step instructions for selecting data, choosing delimiters, and setting the destination for separated data.

What is the primary purpose of the Text to Column feature in Excel?

• To merge multiple columns into one

• To separate data in a single column into multiple columns

• To format text in a column

• To calculate numerical data

Which function is mentioned as an alternative to the Text to Column feature?

• SUM

• VLOOKUP

• IF

• CONCATENATE

When using space as a delimiter, what happens if the space option is not checked?

• Data is split into multiple columns

• Data remains in a single column

• Data is deleted

• Data is merged into one cell

In the Text to Column feature, what is the purpose of selecting a destination?

• To format the data

• To delete the original data

• To specify where the separated data should be placed

• To merge data into one column

What delimiter is used when separating names with middle initials?

• Tab

• Space

• Semicolon

• Comma

What is the result of using the Text to Column feature with a comma delimiter?

• Data is deleted

• Data is split into three columns

• Data is split into two columns

• Data is merged into one column

What should you do if the data preview does not show vertical lines between data?

• Check the semicolon option

• Check the tab option

• Check the comma option

• Check the space option

What is the final step after setting the delimiter and destination in the Text to Column feature?

• Click the Merge button

• Click the Finish button

• Click the Delete button

• Click the Start button

What is the outcome of using the Text to Column feature correctly?

• Data is deleted

• Data is split into multiple columns

• Data is formatted

• Data is merged into one column

Which version of Excel is mentioned in the tutorial?

• Excel 2010

• Excel 2013

• Excel 2019

• Excel 2016