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remove blank space in cell?

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    remove blank space in cell?

    I have 2,300 names in individual cells. Before the person's first name, there's an annoying "space." I guess because this information was brought over from another program.

    i.e. space John Smith

    I need to eliminate that space. However, there is also a space between the first and last name that I need to keep. Any ideas?

    Thank you in advance,
    GSG

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    In a separate column, =TRIM(A1) and copy down.

    Then copy the results, paste the values over the top of the original data, and delete the added column.

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    Quote Originally Posted by shg
    In a separate column, =TRIM(A1) and copy down.

    Then copy the results, paste the values over the top of the original data, and delete the added column.
    It worked! Wow, they estimated 16 hours on this project and it's going to take me maybe 30 minutes! Thanks so much!!

    GSG

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