64. Using TRIM to remove extra spaces
Using TRIM to Remove Extra Spaces
**TRIM** is a function in Excel used to clean up text by removing all extra spaces except for single spaces between words. It’s helpful for cleaning imported data or correcting formatting errors.
Steps to Use TRIM
- Step 1: Select the cell containing the text you want to clean.
- Step 2: Enter the formula
=TRIM(A1)
, replacing A1 with the cell reference. - Step 3: Press Enter to apply the function.
- Step 4: Copy the cleaned text to replace the original values if needed.
Interactive Example: Remove Extra Spaces
# | Original Text | Cleaned Text |
---|---|---|
1 | John Doe | -- |
2 | Jane Smith | -- |
3 | Alice Johnson | -- |
Click "Apply TRIM" to remove extra spaces from the text and display the cleaned text in the last column.
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