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    Fixed Length File - ASCII Format

    Hello,

    I need to transfer a data file I have created in excel to another program. I'm required to transfer the file with a 80 byte record length in the ASCII format. I only have data the following positions: 1-15 and 42-48. Positions 16-41 and 49-80 must be left blank. How can I save the file with a 80 byte record length leaving positions 16-41 & 49-80 blank, then copy/paste into Notepad? The records should be delimited with a CR/LF combination. I've attached a sample of my data: test 2.xlsx

    Thank you very much for your help

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    Re: Fixed Length File - ASCII Format

    Using your posted workbook...Off to the right create this formula and copy it down as far as you need.
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    Those formulas create fixed width text (80 chars)

    Copy the formula cells and paste into notepad.
    Save the notepad file.
    Done

    Is that something you can work with?
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    Re: Fixed Length File - ASCII Format

    That works! Thank you very much!

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