Finding specific string in cell

[ormensweden]

Hi,

I've recieved a bunch .txt files that very hard to retrieve information from. No delimiters to use at all, all information is in one cell. I've tried with notepad++ without success. The files are approx. 10 000 rows so there's noway I could handle this manually. In each of the rows there's a five digit number I want to retrive and store away. The number can be anywhere from 10000 to 99999. And is always surronded by two blanks on either side. Is there anyway for me to get this done through VBA?

This topic may have been mentioned elsewhere on this forum, but I can't find it since I don't really know what to search after.

Thanks in advance
Peter

[Keebellah]

Hi, welcome to the forum.

The quickest way to do this good old MS-DOS.Open command promt and type the following command: find /?

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If you look at the syntax I'm sure you'll be able to work something out.
If you neext to export it then there are other ways but just looking for a particular text in any number ot txt, csv or other ascii file, this could be of use.

[Pepe Le Mokko]

Attach a sample workbook. Make sure there is just enough data to demonstrate your need. Include a BEFORE sheet and an AFTER sheet in the workbook if needed to show the process you're trying to complete or automate. Make sure your desired results are shown, mock them up manually if necessary.

Remember to desensitize the data.

Click on GO ADVANCED and use the paperclip icon to open the upload window.

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