How do I enter a formula in a cell so that letters= a number i.e Y=5, N=2.

Try this.
Change 'cell_ref' to the cell with a letter in.
=If(cell_ref="Y",5,If(cell_ref="N",2,""))

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How do I enter a formula in a cell so that letters= a number i.e Y=5, N=2.

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How do I enter a formula in a cell so that letters= a number i.e Y=5, N=2.