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Excel 2016: Filter for specific number of characters

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    Excel 2016: Filter for specific number of characters

    I have a worksheet I would like to filter based on 1 column of data - column A
    Column A has a variety of data of varying lengths. I want to see only the fields that have 5 or 6 characters of data (combination of alpha and numeric).
    Can I do this using a filter?

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    Re: Excel 2016: Filter for specific number of characters

    Create a helper column using the formula =LEN(A2) then filter based on that column.

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    Re: Excel 2016: Filter for specific number of characters

    Another option would be to create a custom filter.

    Highlight column A > Data > Filter > Text Filters > Custom Filter

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    Re: Excel 2016: Filter for specific number of characters

    Thank You!

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    Re: Excel 2016: Filter for specific number of characters

    You’re welcome.

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