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How can I delete all except the first letter of words in a column?
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a macro something like

sub firstletteronly()
for each c in range("a2:a22")
c.value=left(c,1)
next c
end sub
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In a helper column enter =LEFT(A1) and copy down.

Select the helper column and copy it.

Select the original column and EditPaste SpecialValuesOKEsc

Delete helper column.


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How can I delete all except the first letter of words in a column?


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