Swap Columns

Need to quickly rearrange columns in your CSV or delimited text data? The Swap Columns Text Formatting Tool lets you swap any two columns by index instantly and with precision. Whether you’re working with name lists, data exports, or table-style text, this tool helps you reorder columns in just a few clicks.

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How to Use:

  1. Paste your delimited text into the input box or import a .txt file using the Choose File button.
  2. In the Options section:
    • Set the Input Delimiter used to split each line (e.g. ,, TAB, |).
    • Enter the indexes for Column A and Column B (zero-based, e.g. 0 and 2).
    • Set the Output Delimiter to use in the output.
  3. The output is generated instantly with the columns swapped.
  4. Click Copy Output to copy the result to your clipboard.
  5. Click Export to File to download the result as a .txt file.
  6. Click Clear All to reset all inputs, outputs, and file selection.

What the Swap Columns Tool Can Do:

This tool is built for structured text. It breaks each line into columns based on your chosen delimiter and then swaps the values in the columns you specify.

You can:

  • Work with any delimiter: comma, pipe, tab, etc.
  • Target columns by index (starting from 0).
  • Format the output with your own custom separator.
  • Upload .txt files or paste directly from spreadsheets or databases.

It works instantly in your browser, so your data stays private and never leaves your device.

Example:

Input:

John,Doe,35
Jane,Smith,28
Mike,Brown,42

Column A: 0
Column B: 2
Output Delimiter: ,

Output:

35,Doe,John
28,Smith,Jane
42,Brown,Mike

Common Use Cases:

Use this tool to rearrange fields in structured text formats, correct misplaced columns in exports, or prepare data for import into systems requiring a specific column order. It’s ideal for quick edits to CSV, TSV, or other text table formats.

Useful Tools & Suggestions:

After swapping columns, CSV Column Swapper is a great option if you’re working specifically with CSV data it gives you tighter control when structure matters. And if you’re planning to reshape the layout further, Text Transposer can flip everything to rows and back for easy reordering.

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