Convert text to columns using a formula in Sheets

nupema

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Hello,

I'm trying to use Convert Text to Columns function, but in a formula format, rather than using the option in the bar. The reason is that I want just to paste the raw data from the .csv file and have the data automatically converted from text into separated columns. And I can't use VBA or anything like that.

I'm using Google sheets, so I've tried to use a simple formula on B1 like this: =split(A1,",",false,TRUE) and on B2 like this: =split(A1,",",false,false), and kind of works but its also bringing the associated quotation marks, which I can't have.

Example of content on cell A2: XPTO AB.,"2021-01-17","0","0","","","1.00","0","0","0","0","0","3"

And the split formula returns B1: XPTO AB C2: "2021-01-17" D2: "0" / and so on...so on...

I've also tried with Trim and other commands that I've found on other similar posts, but I don't get it working properly.
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If formula Masters can give me help here, I would be much appreciated.
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Excel Facts

Whats the difference between CONCAT and CONCATENATE?
The newer CONCAT function can reference a range of cells. =CONCATENATE(A1,A2,A3,A4,A5) becomes =CONCAT(A1:A5)
How about
Excel Formula:
=SPLIT(substitute(A2,"""",""),",",1,0)
 
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