Split excel cell into two columns

To split a cell in Excel, add a new column, change the column widths and merge cells. To split the contents of a cell into multiple cells, use the Text to Columns wizard, flash fill or formulas.

Split a Cell

Use the following trick to "split" a cell in Excel.

1.

For example, task B starts at 13:00 and requires 2 hours to complete.

Suppose task B starts at 13:30. We would like to split cell B3 and color the right half.

2.

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Select column C.

3. Right click, and then click Insert.

Result:

4. The default width of a column is 64 pixels. Change the width of column B and C to 32 pixels.

5. Select cell B1 and cell C1.

6.

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On the Home tab, in the Alignment group, click the down arrow next to Merge & Center and click Merge Cells.

Result:

7. Repeat steps 5-6 for cell B2 and cell C2 (and cell B4 and cell C4).

8. Change the background color of cell B3 to No Fill.

Result:

Note: suppose task A ends at 15:30.

Use the trick explained above to "split" cell E2. Download the Excel file and give it a try.

Text to Columns

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