How do I use the Excel Formula To Grab Text Before A Space In Raw Text formula?

Paste the formula into the first output cell, then fill down to apply it to your range.

Can I use this in Google Sheets or WPS?

Yes. Use the Sheets or WPS version shown below. Adjust ranges to match your sheet.

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Grab text before a space raw text with a ready-to-use formula for Excel, Google Sheets, and WPS.

Grab text before a space raw text.

ExcelWPS

=TEXTBEFORE(A2, " ")

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=INDEX(SPLIT(A2, " "), 1)

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