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Split names by using the Convert Text to Columns Wizard

1. Create a new column for the last name to go. 2. Select the names you want to split into two columns.

3. On the Data tab, in the Data Tools group, click Text to Columns. 4. In Step 1 of the Convert Text to Columns Wizard, click Delimited, and then click Next. 5. In Step 2, select the Space check box, and then clear the other check boxes under Delimiters. ** If there is a comma between the names for example Harrison, Joe then place a check mark in the Comma box instead of the Space box. The Data preview box shows the first and last names in two separate columns.

6. Click Next

7. Click the Finish button. You may receive a message

8. Click OK

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