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I have imported text data and it is surrounded by double quotes "" How do I
get rid of them without going through each cell
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One way, assuming source in A1 down
Put in B1: =SUBSTITUTE(A1,"""","")
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ASAP Utilities, a free add-in available at www.asap-utilities.com has a
feature that will delete any character you choose..........

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Very impressive add on thankyou..did the trick !

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ASAP Utilities, a free add-in available at www.asap-utilities.com has a
feature that will delete any character you choose..........

Vaya con Dios,
Chuck, CABGx3



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You're welcome.........thanks for the feedback.

Vaya con Dios,
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Very impressive add on thankyou..did the trick !

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ASAP Utilities, a free add-in available at www.asap-utilities.com has a
feature that will delete any character you choose..........

Vaya con Dios,
Chuck, CABGx3



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get rid of them without going through each cell



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Highlight your range then ctrl+H
Find what: ""
Replace: leave it blank
Click Replace All



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