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Avoid alteryx remove leading space when write data into excel

187
8 - Asteroid

Hi guys,

 

I have data like this 

AAA
   BBB

 

when i use output data tool to write data into excel,

the leading space of BBB will automatically remove by the tool, is there any way i can keep those leading space ?  i want the data keep the same indentation like its original format.

 

Thanks

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pdave87
11 - Bolide

@187 yes, we can do this as well. Save your output as .csv (without making any changes) and consume .csv output in excel.

 

I have attached test run (.csv output) for your review. 

 

Refer screen-prints below:

 

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Regards,

Pratik

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