If each value will have a hyphen that separates the number from the
last character(s) you can use:
=VALUE(LEFT(B5,FIND("-",B5)-1))

The FIND function locates the hyphen
The LEFT function collects the characters before that (the -1 ensure
that you don't get the hyphen also)
The VALUE function converts the result to a value to allow you to
perform your math

On Jun 9, 2:59 pm, Princess Caroline
wrote:
Ok, I got this to work. Wonder if I could actually remove the -B or -P from
the number so I can total the number?

"RagDyer" wrote:
You can create a "helper" column, where you extract the last letter, and
then sort both columns together, using the helper column as the sort key.

Say your data was in Column A.

In B1 enter this formula:

=Right(A1)

And then copy down as needed.

You might try *double* clicking on the fill handle (little black square in
the lower right corner of a *selected* cell).

This will *automatically* copy the formula in B1 down Column B, as far as
there is data in Column A.

Now select both columns, and sort on Column B.

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HTH,

RD

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"Princess Caroline" wrote in
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I've got data that includes a variable. Either -B or -P. I need to sort
on
this variable.
348.00-P
113.20-P
2023.90-B
411.00-B
504.00-B
135.00-P

Simple explaination, please. I don't really speak Excel language very
well...
Thanks