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How can I change a name that is in a "John Smith" format to "Smith, John"?
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Try this:

=MID(A1&", "&A1,FIND(" ",A1)+1,LEN(A1)+1)

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How can I change a name that is in a "John Smith" format to "Smith, John"?
Thanks in advance for your help.
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Thanks a lot, Biff. That was perfect.
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"Biff" wrote:

Try this:

=MID(A1&", "&A1,FIND(" ",A1)+1,LEN(A1)+1)

Biff

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How can I change a name that is in a "John Smith" format to "Smith, John"?
Thanks in advance for your help.
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Michael Gudyka
St. Charles, IL




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You're welcome. Thanks for the feedback!

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Thanks a lot, Biff. That was perfect.
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Michael Gudyka
St. Charles, IL


"Biff" wrote:

Try this:

=MID(A1&", "&A1,FIND(" ",A1)+1,LEN(A1)+1)

Biff

"KeyMike" wrote in message
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How can I change a name that is in a "John Smith" format to "Smith,
John"?
Thanks in advance for your help.
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Michael Gudyka
St. Charles, IL






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