To parse a "Full Name" field into "Last Name" and "First Name" fields, the correct approach is to use the "Text to Columns" feature in spreadsheet software. This feature allows you to split the content of one cell into multiple cells based on a delimiter. In this case, the delimiter is the comma.
Here's a step-by-step guide to use the "Text to Columns" feature:
1. Select the cells that contain the "Full Name" field.
2. Go to the Data tab in the menu.
3. Click on "Text to Columns".
4. In the Convert Text to Columns Wizard:
- Choose Delimited and click Next.
- Select the comma (",") as the delimiter and click Next.
- Specify the destination cell if needed and click Finish.
Upon completion, the "Full Name" field will be split into two columns: one for the "Last Name" and one for the "First Name".
This method is more efficient and accurate for this type of task compared to using simple text functions like `=LEFT()`, `=RIGHT()`, or `=CONCAT()`, which are not designed for splitting strings in the manner required to separate first and last names.
