Replace a TSV Column lets you quickly swap out a column of values in a tab-separated file. Paste, choose a column, and update the data live.
How to Use:
- Paste your original TSV content into the Original TSV input box.
- Add replacement values line by line into the Replacement Values box.
- Choose Choose File to import
.tsv
,.txt
, or other supported files if needed. - Set Column Index to the column you want to replace (0 = first column).
- Toggle First row is header if your TSV includes a header row you want to keep unchanged.
- Use Maximize output to enlarge the output area.
- Click Replace to instantly generate the updated TSV.
- Use Copy Output to copy the results or Export to File to save it.
- Hit Clear All to reset everything.
What Replace a TSV Column can do:
Replace a TSV Column makes it simple to overwrite one column’s data with new values. Whether you’re correcting names, updating prices, or bulk editing IDs, just drop in your replacements and choose the column. It respects headers if needed, adjusts row counts automatically, and gives you a fast way to edit large tab-separated datasets right in your browser.
Example:
Input TSV:
Name Age City
Sean 32 London
Jane 29 Paris
Raj 41 Mumbai
Replacement Values:
Alex
Emily
Tariq
Output:
Name Age City
Alex 32 London
Emily 29 Paris
Tariq 41 Mumbai
Common Use Cases:
Replace a TSV Column is great when you’re updating datasets from a spreadsheet, replacing anonymized IDs, or syncing fields with corrected values. If you’ve got a list and just need to swap one column fast without messing with Excel or writing scripts, this tool handles it cleanly and quickly.
Useful Tools & Suggestions:
After rotating with Rotate TSV Rows, use Display TSV Statistics to see how the row order changed. And if you’re combining the output with other data, Merge TSV Files helps stitch everything back together cleanly.