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    Adding Line Break after specific character

    Previously when trying to accomplish this I have gone into Find & Replace and looked for whatever is the catalyst for the line break and then done 'Replace with' ctrl+j

    But in this instance it isn't working, so if there's a way to resolve with a formula then that would be so helpful.

    Essentially my data is something like this


    Ford Focus, Mondeo, Kuga >. Toyota Avensis, Celica, Rav 4 >. Kia Picanto, Ceed >.



    and I want the data to look like this:

    Focus Focus, Mondey, Kuga

    Toyota Avensis, Celica, Rav 4

    Kia Picanto, Ceed


    So I want it to look for the >. and then introduce a line break (CHAR10?) in there.

    If anyones able to help that would be so much appreciated.

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    Re: Adding Line Break after specific character

    Try:
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    Re: Adding Line Break after specific character

    You should be able to use something like this:

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    But you'll have to make sure the cell in which you place the formula has "Wrap text" enabled. Use Ctrl+1 on the cell, select the Alignment tab and check the box.

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    Re: Adding Line Break after specific character

    This works a treat! But to take it one step further, how would I add two line breaks instead of one?
    Last edited by AliGW; 05-24-2022 at 04:23 AM. Reason: PLEASE don't quote unnecessarily!

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    Re: Adding Line Break after specific character

    Try this:

    =SUBSTITUTE(A1, ">.", CHAR(10)CHAR(10))
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    Re: Adding Line Break after specific character

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    Re: Adding Line Break after specific character

    Thank you

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    Re: Adding Line Break after specific character

    You're welcome. Thanks for the rep.

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