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ReplaceChar with Space

Chirag_Gandhi07
8 - Asteroid

Hi everyone,

 

I have the following data:

 

Name

James;Smith

 

I used a formula tool and did: ReplaceChar([Name], ";", ", ")

 

What I got was: James,Smith

I would like James, Smith

 

Am I doing something wrong with the ReplaceChar formula? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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JoBen
11 - Bolide

Hi @Chirag_Gandhi07, why don't you try this formula instead. REGEX_Replace([Name] "\;", ", "). I believe the ReplaceChar formula is replacing one character with only one character. Since you are trying to replace one character (";") with two (a comma and space), it is uisng the first replacement character to replace the semi-colon. 

Thableaus
17 - Castor
17 - Castor

Hi @Chirag_Gandhi07

 

ReplaceChar replaces exactly one char. It's not recommended in your case.

 

You can still use Replace Function

 

Replace([Field],";",", ")

 

Cheers,

Chirag_Gandhi07
8 - Asteroid

Thank you!

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