Insert colon in text in cell

[Phoenix]

didnt't know what to search to find it on the forum, so here is the problem.


I need to insert colon to places to the left, like "X12345"="X123:45",
and "X1234"="X12:34" etc.

I'm sure it's a simple answer for you guys, but not for me

[Max]

One way, assuming source data in A1 down
put in B1: =LEFT(A1,LEN(A1)-2)&":"&RIGHT(A1,2)
Copy B1 down

Freeze col B with an in-place: Copy > Paste special > Check "Values" > OK
Then delete col A
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> didnt't know what to search to find it on the forum, so here is the
> problem.
>
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> I need to insert colon to places to the left, like "X12345"="X123:45",
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> and "X1234"="X12:34" etc.
>
> I'm sure it's a simple answer for you guys, but not for me
>
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[Ken Johnson]

Hi Phoenix,
If A1 contains X12345 then =LEFT(A1,LEN(A1)-2) & ":" & RIGHT(A1,2)
pasted into any other cell will result in that cell displaying X123:45

Ken Johnson

[Phoenix]

Thanx guys!

Phoenix

[Max]

You're welcome !
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> Thanx guys!
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> Phoenix