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Text length
I have a column containing data anywhere from 5 to 8 characters long. I
would like to copy only the first 5 characters into a new column, for subtotaling purposes. I seem to remember being able to do this, but have not been able to figure out how. Can anyone help me with this? |
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Traci
Asuming that your data is in column A starting at row 2, use this formula in B2: =LEFT(A2,5) Copy/fill down as necessary. HTH, Conan "Traci P." wrote in message ... I have a column containing data anywhere from 5 to 8 characters long. I would like to copy only the first 5 characters into a new column, for subtotaling purposes. I seem to remember being able to do this, but have not been able to figure out how. Can anyone help me with this? |
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