Need to rearrange a few dozen blocks of text

Started by Term, Sep 09, 2022, 11:37 AM

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TermTopic starter

Hey there, fellow coworkers! We have multiple sets of text (consisting of 3-4 words each) with about 50 - 60 blocks in total. Each block is distinct and unique. Essentially, we need to rearrange these blocks in order to generate new, varied texts.

I believe there must be a tool or service available to assist with this task. If anyone has any recommendations, please let me know.
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arthyk

Hi there! If you're searching for an internet-based solution, I would recommend checking out https://onlinetoolz.net/. This service allows you to format your mixed text into either a list, table, or comma-separated values. Additionally, it highlights sentences based on their initial capital letters. :)

It's worth noting that there may be other similar tools available online, each with their own unique features and advantages. Depending on the specific requirements of your task, it may be valuable to explore additional options before selecting one to use.
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TermTopic starter

Quote from: arthyk on Sep 10, 2022, 05:53 AMsuggest this one: https://onlinetoolz.net/.

Thank you, very interesting collection of services.
I tried "Shuffle the order of a list". Not quite right, but maybe...
Also interested in "Shuffle letters in words". It's a joke, but I'll put it somewhere.

Actually, it's a one-time thing. Thought I might use some kind of php script.
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-DM-

Well, if it's just a one-time thing... Kutools for Excel can help you.
It has this functionality. The trial version is 60 days. It's enough if you want to process something once.
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Kross32

Hello
I don't even know of programs that could help with this.
If I had to do this work, it would be done by hand. After all, these blocks should be similar in essence in order to get a readable text. Yes, and 60 blocks is not so much.
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almedajohnson

There are three distinct methods for relocating rows within an Excel table: through copying, pasting, and using the mouse to move them. Each technique is user-friendly and straightforward, with differences regarding time commitment, number of steps, and required tools.

Moving with the mouse:

By far one of the fastest options, this approach allows for quick data transfer using only a computer mouse and keyboard. Here's how it works:

Click on the row number that you wish to relocate in the coordinate panel.
Hover your cursor over the top border of any cell within the selected row - it should transform into an arrow with four directional pointers. Press the Shift key on your keyboard and move the row to its new location using the left mouse button.
Note that neglecting to press the Shift key may result in data replacement within the table and potential confusion.
In summary, utilizing the mouse to move rows is a simple method that doesn't require any additional tools or actions - just make sure to hit the Shift key!


Advanced users may discover even more efficient ways to manipulate data within Excel based on their unique needs. It's always beneficial to research and experiment with various methods to find the approach that works best for you.
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YbsGTowsnowereor

You can try using a natural language processing (NLP) library like NLTK or SpaCy to help you with text manipulation tasks like rearranging sentences or generating new variations. These libraries have functions for tokenizing text, extracting n-grams, and performing syntactic analysis, which might be helpful for your task. Additionally, you can also explore machine learning techniques like sequence generation or language models to generate new texts based on the existing blocks.

In addition to the NLP libraries I mentioned earlier, you can also consider using text generation models like OpenAI's GPT-2 or GPT-3. These models have been trained on vast amounts of text data and are capable of generating coherent and varied text based on a given prompt.

Another option is to look into word embedding techniques like Word2Vec or GloVe, which can represent words as vectors in a high-dimensional space. By manipulating these vectors, you can create new combinations of words or even generate new sentences.

If you prefer a ready-made tool, there are also online paraphrasing tools available that can help you rephrase or rearrange text blocks. Just be mindful that these tools might not always give perfect results and may require some manual tweaking.

Ultimately, the choice of tool or method depends on your specific requirements and the level of creativity you want to incorporate into the text generation process.
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