Hi,

Try this array formula

=MAX(IF(ISNUMBER(FIND("-",A1:A22)),-MID(A1:A22,FIND("-",A1:A22),10),""))

To enter this as an array press Shift+Ctrl+Enter instead of Enter.

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Cheers,
Shane Devenshire


"pburk" wrote:

I have a range of cells with text and numbers. I need to search the range of
cells for the string with a condition ie, spare-1, spare-2,etc. then
determine what the maximum number is after the "-". assistance is greatly
appreciated.