Separating first and last names in an Excel spreadsheet is a common task that can be time-consuming if done manually. Thankfully, Excel offers several efficient methods to automate this process ...

Excel mimics the capitalization and punctuation you use, so enter the names exactly as you want them to appear. Begin typing the next first and last name in the next cell in column C.

Microsoft Excel's spreadsheet design allows you to quickly calculate values separated into two columns and replicate this calculation without having to manually recreate the formula for each row.