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Converting Columns to Factors

  1. First select one or more columns to convert.
    • To select several non-adjacent columns hold down Ctrl and click each column header.
    • To select several adjacent columns hold down Shift then click the first and last column header in your selection.
  2. Select Spread | Factor | Convert.

If you want to also sort factor levels on conversion, you can do this using an alternative menu. See Converting a Column Type.

Updated on December 14, 2018

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