Removing Unwanted Spaces in Excel

Removing Unwanted Spaces in Excel

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Other, Social Studies, Information Technology (IT), Architecture

KG - University

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The video tutorial addresses the issue of unwanted spaces in Excel data. It introduces two methods to remove these spaces: using the Control H find and replace function for a quick fix, and the TRIM function for more complex cases where spaces need to be removed without affecting the data integrity. The tutorial also explains how to copy and paste values to avoid errors when dealing with formulas.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first method mentioned for removing unwanted spaces in Excel?

Using the TRIM function

Using the SUBSTITUTE function

Using the Find and Replace feature

Using the CONCATENATE function

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why might the 'Find and Replace' method not work well with names?

It changes the data format to text

It requires manual input for each cell

It only works with numerical data

It removes all spaces, including those between first and last names

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What function is recommended to remove spaces from the beginning and end of data while keeping spaces between words?

CONCATENATE

SUBSTITUTE

TRIM

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can you apply the TRIM function to multiple cells in a column?

By copying and pasting the formula

By dragging the fill handle down the column

By manually entering the formula in each cell

By using the Fill Down feature

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What error might occur if you try to paste formulas back into the original column?

Reference error

Value error

Name error

Circular reference error

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do to paste cleaned data back into the original column without errors?

Paste as formulas

Paste as values

Paste as text

Paste as links

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which method is quicker for removing spaces but might not be suitable for all data types?

SUBSTITUTE function

TRIM function

Manual deletion

Find and Replace