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How to split column value and create two new column for excel using Power Automate?

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Hi,

 

Currently I am trying to split a column from excel file called "Test". Within the column "Test", there are values of string contain something like this - "X=12345;Y=67890;" I would like to split X and Y into two separate table of its own value inside excel. How can I achieve this using Power Automate to create the flow? The table below look something similar to what I am trying to achieve.

 

NamesCityTest
John DoeNew YorkX=12345;Y=67890;
Jane DoeSeoulX=19273;Y=06948;
Mary JaneKuala LumpurX=06847;Y=58672;
Peter JohnsonAucklandX=37465;Y=29486;

 

Please advise.

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    abm abm Profile Picture
    32,865 Most Valuable Professional on at

    Hi @Anonymous 

     

    You need to use the split expression to split the values.

     

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    Above expressions are as follows:

     

    split(outputs('Compose'),';')[0]
     
    split(outputs('Compose'),';')[1]
     
    Thanks

     

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    Hi @abm 

     

    Once you have Compose the split function, how do you create two new column to put those values into it?

     

    Best regards

    devaaron

  • abm abm Profile Picture
    32,865 Most Valuable Professional on at

    You need to have two columns before hand in your Excel sheet. Once the flow reads each row then you can use the update row action, for this you need an identifier as one of your columns.

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    Is it possible to create a new column using Power Automate Flow instead of having to create two new column before hand?

  • GeoffRen Profile Picture
    Microsoft Employee on at

    Take a look at the 'Add a Key Column` action.

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