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Hi,

here is an example of data in my column:

Lorena & james

i simply want to capitize the J (james).

Thanks for your assistance

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Use the PROPER function:

=PROPER(A1)

Hope this helps.

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Hi,

here is an example of data in my column:

Lorena & james

i simply want to capitize the J (james).

Thanks for your assistance

DaveB


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PROPER should do it ..

Assuming data in A1 down, eg:
Lorena & james

In B1, copied down: =PROPER(TRIM(A1))
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Hi,

here is an example of data in my column:

Lorena & james

i simply want to capitize the J (james).

Thanks for your assistance

DaveB

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