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I have some data in the form of text w/ 8 letters. I'd like to insert a hyphen after the third character. Is this possible using a formula to populate an entire field? Example:
Current format: ABC01234
Desired format: ABC-01234
I have some data in the form of text w/ 8 letters. I'd like to insert a hyphen after the third character. Is this possible using a formula to populate an entire field? Example:
Current format: ABC01234
Desired format: ABC-01234
Last edited by Brahma72472; 12-30-2008 at 12:18 PM.
Try:
=REPLACE(A1,4,0,"-")
where A1 contains original
Where there is a will there are many ways.
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Wow...u guys/gals are awesome. The replace function worked brilliantly. Thanks for the help!!!
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Is it possible to insert that "=replace(..)" formula within an IF formula? I sometimes have spreadsheets that will have values in column A, but only in some of the rows. I'd like to be able to say If there's a value in column A, insert a '-' between characters 3 and 4. I like working with formulas where possible and avoiding macros.
Thanks!
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