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Extract text between # and space

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    Extract text between # and space

    Hi there... I am trying to extract the text between the pound sign and space. Any thoughts on what formula to use? I tried mid and find combo, but can't seem to get it right.
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    Re: Extract text between # and space

    =MID($A2, FIND("#",$A2), FIND(" ",$A2,FIND("#",$A2))-FIND("#",$A2))


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    Re: Extract text between # and space

    if its always #xxxx
    =MID(A2,FIND("#",A2),5)
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    Re: Extract text between # and space

    THank you!!

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