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Need to separate first name and last name

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Posted on by cmacdonald 25

I have a SharePoint list that has a Column called "Name" which has a person's first and last name it in

 

I need an function that will separate out the first name, and last name so I can map it to the below 

 

Can someone help?

 

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    Matthy79 4,180 Super User 2024 Season 1 on at

    I don't think you will find a solution that fits for each posibility but you can try this:

     

    first(split(NAME, ' '))
    last(split(NAME, ' '))
     
    Instead of NAME you put in the correct field item (something like "item()[name]".
     
    If you have one first name and one last name it will work. If you have names like "Elton Hercules John" it will find "Elton" and "John". You could add more logic but maybe this is good enough for your needs.
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    cmacdonald 25 on at

    Thanks @Matthy79 .  When I try to add that expression i get an error that says the expression is invalid.  Am i doing something wrong?

     

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    Matthy79 4,180 Super User 2024 Season 1 on at

    Instead of NAME you have to put in the correct field item (something like "item()[name]". Use the dynamic content to select the Name-Field.

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