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Convert Arbitrary Delimited Text Columns to Rows

Convert custom-delimited columns into rows by transposing the text.

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Use this tool to turn column-oriented arbitrary delimited text into row-oriented output. It is useful when custom-separated data is arranged horizontally and needs to become vertical for review, import, or reporting.

About this tool

Use this tool to turn column-oriented arbitrary delimited text into row-oriented output. It is useful when custom-separated data is arranged horizontally and needs to become vertical for review, import, or reporting.

Use convert arbitrary delimited text columns to rows when you need a fast browser-based result without extra setup. It works well for quick checks, one-off tasks, and routine formatting or calculation work.

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Why use this tool

How to use

  1. Put the delimiter on the first line
  2. Leave a blank line
  3. Paste the delimited text below
  4. Run the tool to transpose it
  5. Review the rows-based output

Examples

Example

Input

|

name|John|Anna
age|30|25

Output

name|age
John|30
Anna|25

Useful when fields were originally arranged horizontally.

Example

Input

;

id;1;2
title;Book;Pen

Output

id;title
1;Book
2;Pen

Turns horizontal custom-separated data back into normal rows.

Common errors

Using more than one character as the delimiter

Fix: Use a single-character delimiter.

Uneven input rows create blank values

Fix: Check the source text because shorter rows will produce empty cells.

Choosing the wrong delimiter

Fix: Make sure the input really uses the delimiter you entered.

FAQ

What does Convert Arbitrary Delimited Text Columns to Rows do?

It transposes custom-delimited text so columns become rows.

Is this different from Transpose Arbitrary Delimited Text?

It uses the same core action, but this page is framed specifically for the columns-to-rows intent.

What delimiters can I use?

Any single character such as ; | : or ,.

What if some rows are shorter?

Missing values become empty cells after conversion.

When is this tool most useful?

It is useful when custom-delimited data is arranged horizontally and needs to become vertical.

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