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    copy data inserting a prefix to copied data

    I want to copy a column of data to another column with data remaining constant but inserting prefix
    e.g.
    COL 1 COL2
    ABC ZZZ ABC
    DEF ZZZ DEF
    GHI ZZZ GHI

    THANKS

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    Re: copy data inserting a prefix to copied data

    Hi CPGLH,

    Welcome to the forum.

    You can use the below formula:-

    ="prefix <space>"& A1

    OR,

    ="ZZZ "& A1

    If you face any issues, post the sample file. Thanks.

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    Re: copy data inserting a prefix to copied data

    Hello...

    You can try this formula too:

    =CONCATENATE("ZZZ ",A1)

    Regards...

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