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Default Use Len and Left to make name 3 letters

=LEFT(C1&"Z",3)&LEFT(A1)


"Darlie Mary" wrote:

The last name is in Column C and the first name is in Column A. I need to
make a new column with the first 3 letters of the last name. If the last name
is 2 letters, the last letter needs to be a Z. (Example: Bo, it needs to be
BoZ). Also need to add the first initial of the first name.