try importing the data.

click Data/Get External Data/Import Text File

this will open the import wizard. step through it and select the options
you need.


"R Smith" wrote:

i have a worksheet when copying info from a text file and pasting to the
spreadsheet the info is not transferred. The file is 2740 lines with 221940
characters. What is the limintation on characters for a cell and can you
extend the limitation to accomadate this info for a cell.