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01-30-2012   #1


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Import .txt in Excel 2010 issue

I have a .txt file that is imported into Excel using delimiters("^").
I look at the .txt file, and do not see anything different/out of place, but when I import it into Excel 2010, some of the lines end up with a "=" attached.

For example,

.txt Excel 2010


- Three monitors =- Three monitors (resulting in #NAME?)

Why is an "=" inserted into the import?

Thank you.

I have attached some screenshots to demonstrate.

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Last edited by gedinfo; 01-30-2012 at 12:34 PM.. Reason: Added screenshots
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01-30-2012   #2


32bit: XP, Win7 H.P. / 64bit: 2008R2, Win7 Pro, Ultimate / Several flavors of Linux
 
 


See if setting import step 3 "Column data format" to "Text" helps. Otherwise, need more information about your source material and import parameters.

Regards,
GEWB
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01-30-2012   #3


Windows 7 Home Premium 32 bit
 
 

Issue Solved

thank you for the prompt reply.

That resolved my issue!!!
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01-30-2012   #4


32bit: XP, Win7 H.P. / 64bit: 2008R2, Win7 Pro, Ultimate / Several flavors of Linux
 
 


Quote   Quote: Originally Posted by gedinfo View Post
thank you for the prompt reply.

That resolved my issue!!!
Glad it worked for you!

Regards,
GEWB
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