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convert last, first names to intials
Hi all,
Is there an easy way to convert the following cell (lastname, firstname) to (lastinitial, firstinitial) e.g. Smith, John to S, J Thanks Brian |
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convert last, first names to intials
Are lastname, firstname in separate cells. If yes use LEFT formula
"Brian" wrote: Hi all, Is there an easy way to convert the following cell (lastname, firstname) to (lastinitial, firstinitial) e.g. Smith, John to S, J Thanks Brian |
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convert last, first names to intials
=LEFT(A2)&MID(A2,FIND(", ",A2),3)
-- HTH Bob Phillips (remove xxx from email address if mailing direct) "Brian" wrote in message ... Hi all, Is there an easy way to convert the following cell (lastname, firstname) to (lastinitial, firstinitial) e.g. Smith, John to S, J Thanks Brian |
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convert last, first names to intials
No, lastname and firstname are in the same cell seperated by a comma
"cha" wrote: Are lastname, firstname in separate cells. If yes use LEFT formula "Brian" wrote: Hi all, Is there an easy way to convert the following cell (lastname, firstname) to (lastinitial, firstinitial) e.g. Smith, John to S, J Thanks Brian |
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convert last, first names to intials
If Smith, John is in B3 then:
=LEFT(B3,1) & MID(B3,FIND(",",B3,1),3) will display: S, J -- Gary's Student "Brian" wrote: Hi all, Is there an easy way to convert the following cell (lastname, firstname) to (lastinitial, firstinitial) e.g. Smith, John to S, J Thanks Brian |
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convert last, first names to intials
Thanks Gary"s Student - looks like that is what I need.
"Gary''s Student" wrote: If Smith, John is in B3 then: =LEFT(B3,1) & MID(B3,FIND(",",B3,1),3) will display: S, J -- Gary's Student "Brian" wrote: Hi all, Is there an easy way to convert the following cell (lastname, firstname) to (lastinitial, firstinitial) e.g. Smith, John to S, J Thanks Brian |
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