- In short
- Extracts web addresses (http, https, www and common domains) into a new column to the right. Original values are never changed. A new column with URLs. The source table is left as it is; Undo Last brings it back if needed. The whole operation happens locally; nothing is sent anywhere.
What it is for
Extract URL is used to extract URLs from text.
When to use it
Typical use: collect links from free text.
Example scenarios
- Collect links from free text.
What it needs
A single text column and an options dialog. Supported data types: text, number, date (by selection).
How to use it
- Select the range to extract from.
- On the XLMind Data tab, open the Quick Extract menu in the Extract group and choose Extract URL.
- Tune the choices in the dialog before confirming.
- Confirm; a new column with URLs.
What it produces
A new column with URLs.
Effect on your data and undo
Extract URL does not change your source data; the result is added as a separate item. Undo Last reverses it whenever you need.
How it differs from similar tools
It works without formulas and never touches the source range; the result is produced separately, so the original table keeps its formulas intact.
Good to know
No special preconditions.
Limitations
No special preconditions.
Frequently asked questions
- Where does the result go?
- A new column with URLs.
- What happens to invalid or unexpected values?
- Text-safe.
- How are blank cells handled?
- No-match → blank.
- Does the result stay linked to the source?
- What you get is static: it will not follow later edits, so rerun the tool once the data moves on.
- Any known limits?
- No special preconditions.
Works well with
- To tidy the data first, use Extract Phone
- Afterwards, try Extract Number
- As a complement, use Trim & Clean
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