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Do you want a formula?

=MID(A1,2,1)

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Assuming the 4 digit number is in cell A1

=IF(LEN(A1)=4,MID(A1,2,1),"")
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If the number is in A1: =MID(A1,2,1)

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=LEFT(A1,2,1)

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I guess the function "LEFT" should help
Assuming the number is in A1,
=LEFT(A1,2,1)

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Here's another way:
=MOD(INT(A1/100),10)

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