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adding * to text to column
I have a large column of numbers in the format of 111111-11. All the numbers
are random, but they are always six numbers, dash, then two more numbers. Occasionally the first number will be the letter 't'. Anyway, I need to add an * to the beginning and the end to this column. The reason is to convert these numbers to a bar code with a bar code font, there has to be an * before and after the text that is being converted to bar code. The idea is simple, just adding an *, but in practice, I'm having a hard time. Thanks |
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Hi,
What about this with your number in a1 ="*"&A1&"*" Mike "Jeff" wrote: I have a large column of numbers in the format of 111111-11. All the numbers are random, but they are always six numbers, dash, then two more numbers. Occasionally the first number will be the letter 't'. Anyway, I need to add an * to the beginning and the end to this column. The reason is to convert these numbers to a bar code with a bar code font, there has to be an * before and after the text that is being converted to bar code. The idea is simple, just adding an *, but in practice, I'm having a hard time. Thanks |
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="*"&A1&"*"
-- Kind regards, Niek Otten Microsoft MVP - Excel "Jeff" wrote in message ... I have a large column of numbers in the format of 111111-11. All the numbers are random, but they are always six numbers, dash, then two more numbers. Occasionally the first number will be the letter 't'. Anyway, I need to add an * to the beginning and the end to this column. The reason is to convert these numbers to a bar code with a bar code font, there has to be an * before and after the text that is being converted to bar code. The idea is simple, just adding an *, but in practice, I'm having a hard time. Thanks |
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Is the result you are looking for *111111-11* ?
If so, try this in the cell next to your number... ="*"&<<cell of number&"*" Copy the cell, select a new cell, then paste special, select values to remove the formula and replace your result. "Jeff" wrote: I have a large column of numbers in the format of 111111-11. All the numbers are random, but they are always six numbers, dash, then two more numbers. Occasionally the first number will be the letter 't'. Anyway, I need to add an * to the beginning and the end to this column. The reason is to convert these numbers to a bar code with a bar code font, there has to be an * before and after the text that is being converted to bar code. The idea is simple, just adding an *, but in practice, I'm having a hard time. Thanks |
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One way:
In an adjacent column (say, "B"), enter B1: ="*" & A1 & "*" Copy down. You can then select column B, copy it, then select column A and choose Edit/Paste Special/Values. In article , Jeff wrote: I have a large column of numbers in the format of 111111-11. All the numbers are random, but they are always six numbers, dash, then two more numbers. Occasionally the first number will be the letter 't'. Anyway, I need to add an * to the beginning and the end to this column. The reason is to convert these numbers to a bar code with a bar code font, there has to be an * before and after the text that is being converted to bar code. The idea is simple, just adding an *, but in practice, I'm having a hard time. Thanks |
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