Datacard variables with 'spaces'

We unfortunately have some datacard Variables that include ‘spaces’ referencing Solidworks drawing custom property of the same name (ex: Description 3). One of our divisions currently migrating into EPDM uses Excel BOM and Excel Design Design tables that consider the ‘space’ an in the custom property/datacard an illegal character. Is there any way to use our existing Variables/Custom Properties (with spaces) with Excel Boms and design tables? The SolidWorks Table bom’s accept the variables/custom properties without issue.

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