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Zapier Formatter - Remove/Replace Dashes

  • 20 April 2022
  • 5 replies
  • 390 views
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Userlevel 1

Hello everyone,

 

I’m trying to use Zapier Formatter to remove dashes in phone numbers e.g 080-8888-9999

 

But I’m unable to achieve this as I can’t find the right syntax to use, what should I use to achieve this?

 

Thanks!

 

Andrew

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Best answer by Troy Tessalone 20 April 2022, 05:35

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Troy Tessalone
Userlevel 7
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Hi @andrew.guo 

Good question.

Try using Formatter > Text > Replace

https://zapier.com/apps/formatter/help

⚡ Troy Tessalone - AutomationAce.com | Premier Certified Zapier Expert | #1 Zapier Community Contributor
A
Userlevel 1

Hi @Troy Tessalone 

Thanks for the response, I am trying to use the Replace function in Zapier Formatter but I couldn’t figure out which syntax to use e.g [:space:]

Do you know which syntax I should use to replace dashes? I’ve tried dash, hyphen and minus but none of them worked for me

Thanks!

Troy Tessalone
Userlevel 7
Badge +14

@andrew.guo 

What are you trying to replace the - with? (space or empty value)

Can you show the input value and desired output value?

⚡ Troy Tessalone - AutomationAce.com | Premier Certified Zapier Expert | #1 Zapier Community Contributor
Troy Tessalone
Userlevel 7
Badge +14

@andrew.guo 

Try this…

 

 

⚡ Troy Tessalone - AutomationAce.com | Premier Certified Zapier Expert | #1 Zapier Community Contributor
A
Userlevel 1

That worked perfectly! Thanks!

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