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Import Data From Pipe-Delimited (|) Text File...
ASAP Utilities › Import › 7. Import Data From Pipe-Delimited (|) Text File...This tool imports the contents of a pipe-delimited (|) text file into your current worksheet, starting at the position of the active cell. It splits the data into columns at each pipe character (|) and uses your system's regional settings to interpret numbers and dates. This tool is a faster alternative to manually opening the file and copying the data into your target sheet. Use it when you want to:
The pipe character (|), also known as the vertical bar, is sometimes used as a delimiter in plain text files, especially when the data may include commas or tabs. It may also be referred to as a bar, pipe, or vertical line, and is still used in legacy systems and certain export formats.
For more advanced import options (such as changing data types or regional settings), consider using Excel's Data > Get & Transform Data tools.
Starting this tool
- Click ASAP Utilities › Import › 7. Import Data From Pipe-Delimited (|) Text File...
- Specify a Keyboard Shortcut: ASAP Utilities › My Tools & Shortcuts › Manage My Tools & Shortcuts...
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For over 26 years, ASAP Utilities has helped users worldwide save time and do what Excel alone cannot.