=IF(ISNUMBER(FIND("Overall",B2)),"Y","N")

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HTH

Bob

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"Carole O" wrote in message
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Excel 2000

The formula =IF((FIND("Overall",B2)),"Y","N") produces a Y if the word
Overall appears in column B, but instead of an N if it doesn't, a #VALUE!
appears. I've tried "", false and leaving it out - but the #VALUE! always
appears.

Any ideas?

CaroleO