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Extracting data from unstructured Excel

ChrisMB
7 - Meteor

Hi all,

 

I'm having trouble extracting data from an unstructured Excel file. The file contains a certain data set that repeats multiple times in the sheet. From each data set I need to extract a few data fields. Please see below for an example. The first screen shot is the raw file, the second screen shot the output I want to achieve.

 

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Any tips or recommendations to get me started? I've attached an example Excel file for reference. Many thanks!

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LordNeilLord
15 - Aurora

Hey @ChrisMB

 

Multirow formula is king here! You can use it to copy down the Team and Office data you need and then filter out everything else:

 

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@LordNeilLord

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ChrisMB
7 - Meteor

Many thanks, works like a charm!

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