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# How do I split a column based on a character limit?

> The best way to split a column based on a character limit is to use a **Custom transform** step.

Steps:

<Steps>
  <Step>
    Drag a **Custom transform** step onto the canvas.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Connect the desired data to this step.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Open the **Custom transform** step, and in the instructions box, write "Split the \[x] column into two columns, separating it after the first \[y] characters"
  </Step>

  <Step>
    Click *Update results*
  </Step>
</Steps>