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Remove extra spaces from names in Google Sheets

Complete “Remove extra spaces from names” in Google Sheets.

Verified by JosephineJuly 25, 2026About 35 seconds

Quick answer

Complete “Remove extra spaces from names” in Google Sheets.

Step-by-step

1

Open the practice sheetUse the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.

2

Remove extra spaces from namesComplete “Remove extra spaces from names” in Google Sheets.

3

Check the resultCompare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.

Shortcut or faster method

Use the menu path shown in the video and keep the target range selected until the change is applied.

Expected result

The sheet reflects remove extra spaces from names.

Common mistake

Starting with the wrong cell or range selected.

Troubleshooting

Undo the last change, reselect the intended range, and try again. The sheet reflects remove extra spaces from names.

Video transcript

Open the prepared practice spreadsheet.
Open the practice sheet. Use the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
Remove extra spaces from names. Complete “Remove extra spaces from names” in Google Sheets.
Check the result. Compare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
The sheet reflects remove extra spaces from names.