LEFT(A1,n)=X

where n is the length of X, the value with which you want to compare
the value in A1.

joe_may Wrote:
I want to search a column for specific text (ie long account name 12-30
characters) and update a column with the account code (2 characters)

How do i search and replace in the column with a "begins with" command?


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