Try the SPLIT() function. It is similar to Text to Columns in the worksheet.
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"aph" wrote:


Hi,

How can I find the last word in a cell containing "Firstname Initial
Lastname"? I have tried the Mid and Left functions with a for next loop
but I think I need to work backwards to find the space.

Any suggestiongs please.

Andrew


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