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    Nested Search Formula

    I am trying to use the following formula

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    To turn

    'Application,Cost,Timeliness'

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    'Application'

    My issue is if the the cell contains no commas "," then the formula doesn't work. How do I get it to check for commas first and if it contains them, apply the formula, if it doesn't, leave as is?

    EDIT: It needs to be dynamic and not restricted to particular words.

    So if the cell contains 'Application' - produce 'Application'.
    If it contains 'Cost, Application' - produce 'Cost'
    If it contains 'Timeliness, Cost, Application' - produce 'Timeliness'.

    etc


    Thanks
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    Re: Nested Search Formula

    Hi, Welcome to the forum

    Try with the below

    Formula: copy to clipboard
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    Click just below left if it helps, Boo?ath?

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    Re: Nested Search Formula

    Thanks for your feedback.

    I just clarified my original post.

    It can't be restricted to certain words.

    Thanks,

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    Re: Nested Search Formula

    Never mind guys....solved it.

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