Split Column

Split a column by delimiter into multiple

What It Does

Split Column breaks a text column into multiple columns using a delimiter. For example, split "John Smith" by space into first_name and last_name.

How to Use It

Opening the Panel

Click the + button in the toolbar or press the operation picker, then search for "Split Column". It's in the Columns group.

Configuration

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
ColumnColumn selectYesThe column to split
DelimiterTextYesCharacter(s) to split on
Number of partsNumberYesHow many columns to create

SQL Generated

SELECT *, split_part(full_name, ' ', 1) AS first_name, split_part(full_name, ' ', 2) AS last_name FROM data
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Notes

  • Null values are handled gracefully - operations skip or preserve nulls where appropriate.
  • You can edit any pipeline step by clicking on its card to re-open the panel with the same settings.
  • The SQL preview shows exactly what will execute - inspect it before applying.

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