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My minds gone blank. I used to know how to do this.

In my cell I have a post code say LA16 5TT

I just want to get the first two letters - LA and insert into adjacent cell.

Any help most welcome.


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"Gordon" wrote:

Hi...

My minds gone blank. I used to know how to do this.

In my cell I have a post code say LA16 5TT

I just want to get the first two letters - LA and insert into adjacent cell.

Any help most welcome.


Thanks

Gordon.

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