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    Question Change JOHN HANDCOCK to John Handcock?

    I've tried searching the forums for another post addressing this, but can't find any.
    So if you know of one that's already "solved" - it's okay to redirect me to that...

    Example Problem: I have a huge list of NAMES and ADDRESSES -- ALL IN CAP
    Wanted Solution: I'd like to get all of the Names and Addresses to be in Lower Case, except for the 1st letter of each name/word.

    I've already tried this formula, which returns "John handcock" (little "h"):
    =LEFT(A1,1)&LOWER(RIGHT(A1,LEN(A1)-1))

    I've even tried SUBSTITUTE, but it only adds the name again "John handcockJOHN HANDCOCK" (without recognizing the first part of the formula):
    =LEFT(A1,1)&LOWER(RIGHT(A1,LEN(A1)-1))&SUBSTITUTE(A1," h"," H")

    So the question... Is there an easy way to do this?
    Or do I need to write a macro with the first formula, and then a separate Substitute formula for every letter of the alphabet?
    I understand if that's the only way - but it seems like a lot of work for something so minor...

    Any suggests, big or small, are most welcome!
    Thanks so much!!
    M
    Last edited by msy12; 09-23-2009 at 12:11 PM. Reason: Solved - Thanks!

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    Re: Change JOHN HANDCOCK to John Handcock?

    Try the PROPER() function

    e.g..=PROPER(A1)
    Where there is a will there are many ways.

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    Re: Change JOHN HANDCOCK to John Handcock?

    Have you tried the PROPER() function?

    Example:
    A1: ALPHA BRAVO CHARLIE

    B1: =PROPER(A1)
    That formula returns: Alpha Bravo Charlie

    Does that help?
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    Re: Change JOHN HANDCOCK to John Handcock?

    Thanks NBVC and Ron Coderre!!

    I should have known... PROPER! Duh!

    Mark me "slow" - it's official now! :-)

    You're both awesome - thanks!!
    M

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    Re: Change JOHN HANDCOCK to John Handcock?

    If you are satisfied with the solution(s) provided, please mark your thread as Solved.

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    Re: Change JOHN HANDCOCK to John Handcock?

    I did...it just took me a few to remember how.
    Of course, after I updated it - I saw your post.
    Thanks anyhow...

    I really appreciate the quick response of this forum - it helps A Lot!

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