=CODE(UPPER("E"))-64

I stuck the UPPER in there in case you use a formula to derive E, or a cell
reference, and it might be lower case.

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HTH

Bob Phillips

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"Bill" wrote in message
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Hello,
Is there an easy way to find the number of a letter in the alphabet; e.g.
that "E" is the fifth letter?

Thanks.

Bill