from typing import List
import shlex


def split_line_elements(text: str) -> List[str]:
    """Separates by space and tabulator.

    Args:
        text (str): Text to break into separate fields.

    Returns:
        List[str]: List of formatted values.
    """
    # parts = re.split(" |\t", text.strip())
    parts = shlex.split(text.strip())
    values = list(filter(lambda part: part != "", parts))
    return values