A Delimited Text Extractor is a tool or method that helps you extract specific data or values from text that is separated by a delimiter, such as commas (CSV), tabs, semicolons, or spaces. It's useful when you have text data that is structured with delimiters, and you want to extract specific parts of that data.
For example, if you have a comma-separated list or a space-delimited text, you can use a Delimited Text Extractor to retrieve particular elements or fields from that list.
Common Delimiters:
Comma (CSV): Commonly used in CSV (Comma Separated Values) files.
Tab: Often used in TSV (Tab Separated Values) files.
Semicolon: Sometimes used in CSV files where commas might be part of the data.
Space: Can be used for simple text data, or other custom delimiters.
How to Use a Delimited Text Extractor:
Input the Text:
Paste your delimited text into the extractor.
Specify the Delimiter:
Indicate what delimiter is used in the text (comma, tab, semicolon, etc.).
Extract Data:
You can extract individual elements (e.g., words, numbers, or phrases) or select specific fields by position (e.g., the 2nd, 3rd, etc.).
View or Download Results:
The tool will display the extracted parts of the text or allow you to download them in a structured format (e.g., CSV, JSON).