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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:
  • Open data from structured pipe-delimited files directly in your existing worksheet
  • Analyze or convert plain text data exports that use | as the separator
  • Reuse text file data for reporting, calculations, or cleanup tasks Note:
    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.

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