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6A Data Cleaning I

The document outlines various data manipulation tasks, including separating names from surnames, joining them back together, and transferring data into a structured format. It also includes examples of correcting date formats and using find and replace functions with wildcard characters. The document serves as a guide for organizing and formatting data efficiently.

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6A Data Cleaning I

The document outlines various data manipulation tasks, including separating names from surnames, joining them back together, and transferring data into a structured format. It also includes examples of correcting date formats and using find and replace functions with wildcard characters. The document serves as a guide for organizing and formatting data efficiently.

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Separate Name from Surname

Surname, Name Surname Name


AbduSalaam, Ismael
Abney, Jeffery
Adams, Jennifer
Adams, Sally
Adams, Vanessa
Alexander, Amy
Join Name and Surname

Name + Surname Surname Name


Ismael AbduSalaam AbduSalaam Ismael 1
Abney Jeffery
Adams Jennifer
Adams Sally
Adams Vanessa
Alexander Amy

Ismael AbduSalaam AbduSalaam Ismael 2


Transfer 1 column data into 4 columns - Retain the prefix zeroes

Fixed Assets (excerpts) Account No. Item No.


25900 814392 00814392 MOULD REPRG CHARGES
25900 816400 00816400 WIRE HOLDER 3 PIN
25900 816401 00816401 WIRE HOLDER 5 PIN
25900 816490 00816490 MOULD FOR TOP COVER
25900 812071 00812071 FRAME TUNER
25900 816640 00816640 FAN MOUNTING BKT
25900 464606 00464606 REAR CABINET
25900 816610 00816610 INSULATION PLATE-DVD
25900 816620 00816620 POER PCB BKT
25900 204800 00204800 ABS PLASTIC PARTS
25900 478400 00004784 MOULD FOR 5 PIN WIR
25900 816530 00816530 METAL GRILL FOR SET
25900 816510 00816510 MOULD FOR BASSPORT
25900 815973 00815973 MODIFICATN CHRGS FOR 29F
25900 816590 00816590 MAIN KNOB & CONTROL KNOB
Item No. Check Asset Desc.
Correcting dates in invalid formats
[TEXT-TO-COLUMNS - DMY in Step 3]

Case 1: DMY

Invalid Date Input Final Output


24.05.2007 24-May-07
04.08.2007 4-Aug-07
09.05.2008 9-May-08
26.06.2008 26-Jun-08
27.07.2008 27-Jul-08
24.11.2008 24-Nov-08
28.11.2008 28-Nov-08
Find & Replace: <Ctrl> <H>

Case 1: Using wildcard Characters - Asterisk ( * )

Retain Name & Surname using Ctrl H with *


Ismael Abdusalaam/IN/TRS/DAP@ASIAPAC-IN
Jeff Abney/IN/Adv/DAP@LATAM-IN
Jennifer Adams/IN/M&C/DAP@AMERICAS-IN
Cindy Alligood/IN/M&C/DAP@LATAM-IN
Darryl Andrews/IN/FAS/DAP@AMERICAS-IN
Maryalice Applegate/IN/TRS/DAP@EMEA-IN
Lynn Ashcraft/IN/M&C/DAP@AMERICAS-IN
Ross Avina/IN/M&C/DAP@AMERICAS-IN
Jacalyn Baker/IN/TRS/DAP@EMEA-IN

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