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How can I extract specific text from a string in Zapier without using code?

  • November 5, 2024
  • 4 replies
  • 126 views
L

Hello - I have been trying to extract text from the following input - and I am so confused - dont know Python at all.

 

The input text is….

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Beau 9 - Bay 
Booking Commission Report for November 

Toni Käppler 

Arrival Date - October 28, 2024
No. of Nights - 3
Booking Source - Booking.com

Booking Total (Excl. Cleaning Fee) - R5163.75
Cleaning Fee - R400 Commission - R516.375 

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I would like to extract just the following text from the above input:

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Booking Commission Report for November 

Toni Käppler 

Arrival Date - October 28, 2024
No. of Nights - 3
Booking Source - Booking.com

Booking Total (Excl. Cleaning Fee) - R5163.75
Cleaning Fee - R400 Commission - R516.375 

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Help on this would be so appreciated - thank you!!

Best answer by ken.a

Hi @Leela,

+1 to @tomzap, you can use Formatter to extract the text that you’re looking for. You can learn more about Formatter here: https://help.zapier.com/hc/en-us/articles/8496212590093-Get-started-with-Formatter

Additionally, you can also use Email Parser by Zapier to parse the important texts from the email body. You can learn more about Email Parser by Zapier here: https://help.zapier.com/hc/en-us/articles/8496306000269-Set-up-your-Email-Parser-account-in-Zapier#1-sign-up-for-an-email-parser-account-0-1

Hopefully, this helps.

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4 replies

tomzap
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  • tomzapBeginner
  • Beginner
  • November 5, 2024

If you’d prefer not to use any code, you can try using the Zapier formatting tool and select replace for the transform. You can search for the text you want to remove and replace it with a blank as this doesn’t require code. Give it a try, and let us know if you run into any issues!

ken.a
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  • ken.aZapier Staff
  • Zapier Staff
  • Answer
  • November 6, 2024

Hi @Leela,

+1 to @tomzap, you can use Formatter to extract the text that you’re looking for. You can learn more about Formatter here: https://help.zapier.com/hc/en-us/articles/8496212590093-Get-started-with-Formatter

Additionally, you can also use Email Parser by Zapier to parse the important texts from the email body. You can learn more about Email Parser by Zapier here: https://help.zapier.com/hc/en-us/articles/8496306000269-Set-up-your-Email-Parser-account-in-Zapier#1-sign-up-for-an-email-parser-account-0-1

Hopefully, this helps.

L
  • LeelaBeginner
  • Author
  • Beginner
  • November 6, 2024

Thank you Ken for your assistance! Email Parser worked perfectly 😊 

ken.a
ken.a
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  • ken.aZapier Staff
  • Zapier Staff
  • November 7, 2024

You are most welcome! I’m glad I was able to point you in the right direction!

If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Community. We’re always happy to help! 🤗

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