I assume you’re seeing a list of texts in one repeating group cell. Instead, you want each text in its own cell, is that right?
Could you post a screenshot of your Repeating Group’s setup?
Sounds like your RG source needs to be adjusted. The data type should = the data Thing and source should = “Search for Thing.” Then, inside the cell, you can add a text element to display “Current cell’s [text field]”
But I’m making a few assumptions. If you’re able to post a screenshot, that would help!