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How to split boolean data from Mobilize into separate Google Sheets columns


I have boolean data that is separated by commas that I’d like to split and output into separate google sheet columns. When I use the formatter text split, it keeps each split in one line and I can’t break them up. 

 

Here’s my formatter setup. I just want the first value

 

After testing, it lists each option even though I set it to only give the first option. 

 

When I go to output to google sheets, I don’t have a way to only select one of the options. It looks like the formatter didn’t do anything. 

 

It gives the same thing when I try to separate as line-items or separate fields instead of trying to only choose the first entry in the split. How do I get the formatter to split around the comma? I’m pulling this from an event registration platform called Mobilize in case that’s helpful. 

Best answer by Troy Tessalone

Hi ​@Derrick_OOC 

Try these Zap steps:

  • Formatter > Utilities > Line Items to Text
  • Formatter > Text > Split
    • Segment: All as separate fields

 

NOTE: Your screenshot shows an array of 3 items, where the first item value is null.

 

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Troy Tessalone
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  • March 21, 2025

Hi ​@Derrick_OOC 

Try these Zap steps:

  • Formatter > Utilities > Line Items to Text
  • Formatter > Text > Split
    • Segment: All as separate fields

 

NOTE: Your screenshot shows an array of 3 items, where the first item value is null.

 


SamB
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  • April 8, 2025

Hey there, ​@Derrick_OOC 👋

How did you get on with Troy’s suggestions here—did Formatter do the trick?

Want to make sure you’re all set so let us know if you need any more help. 🙂


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  • April 15, 2025

Troy, your solution worked.
Thank you so much! 


ken.a
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  • April 16, 2025

That’s awesome ​@Derrick_OOC! A huge thanks to Troy for pointing 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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