Don't worry, I've finally found my old post.

What I'd forgotten is that, after using the =TRIM() function to remove the
spaces, I need to copy the result and then do an Edit -- Paste Special --
Values

I knew it was something stupidly simple that I'd forgotten!

Sorry for wasting everybody's time! :)

Thanks again.

"Dave F" wrote:

Sounds like the cell you're putting this formula into is formatted as text so
the formula's not running.
--
Brevity is the soul of wit.


"Chuda" wrote:

Hi,

I've asked this question before, but I can't remember what the answer was. I
know, I know, I'm sorry. I promise I'll make a note of it this time. I did
try a search, but I can't find my original question.

Anyway, I'm using =TRIM() to delete leading spaces, but I want the result to
be the raw text, not the dynamic function.

I.E. if A1 = " text"

I want to get "text", not =TRIM(A1) which will *display* "text".

I remember that it was something really simple - so why can't I find it in
help?

Thanks (again) for the assistance,

Graham.