how do i search for a specific name in an excel file

[cljenkins]

i have a large file, (49,000+ names) is it possible to search for a specific
name somehow without scrolling up and down the list repeatedly looking for it?

[pinmaster]

Hit CTRL+F to open the find window, and in Look in: select Values.

HTH
JG

[Frank C]

Did you try Edit > Find ?

"cljenkins" wrote:

> i have a large file, (49,000+ names) is it possible to search for a specific
> name somehow without scrolling up and down the list repeatedly looking for it?

[cljenkins]

I've tried both suggestions that were posted, but it didn't help. any other
ideas?

"pinmaster" wrote:

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> Hit CTRL+F to open the find window, and in Look in: select Values.
>
> HTH
> JG
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[cljenkins]

Hi, Sorry~I wasn't understanding how to do the search at first, both postings
helped me, I got it!! Thanks so much!
-cljenkins

"cljenkins" wrote:

> i have a large file, (49,000+ names) is it possible to search for a specific
> name somehow without scrolling up and down the list repeatedly looking for it?