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How to use 'Remove Prefix' and 'Remove Suffix' under tool 'Select'?

zqlcancer
8 - Asteroid

In my case I need to remove prefix of lots of columns so it is not convenient for me to use formular tool to replace prefix.  I noticed that 'Select' tool has options for 'Remove Prefix' and 'Remove Suffix' but normally they can not be selected. Does anyone know how to activate them?

 

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Qiu
21 - Polaris
21 - Polaris

@zqlcancer 
It is very interesting feature, which I did not use it yet.

Based on my test, you have to select two or more columns that are having Prefix or Surfix then menu will be activated.

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flying008
15 - Aurora

Hi, @zqlcancer 

 

Another way for you: 

 

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zqlcancer
8 - Asteroid

Thanks both for sharing. 

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