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Adding characters to existing column values

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    Adding characters to existing column values

    Hi
    Hope someone can help.
    I want to add characters to an existing column.
    Below i have Column A and Column B.
    Column A is given and Column B is after the characters CO has been added.
    I don't know if this a macro or function.


    A |B
    123 |CO123
    124 |CO124
    125 |CO125
    126 |CO126

    Will appreciate any advice.
    thanks in advance.
    Last edited by Franv; 12-08-2012 at 03:22 PM.

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    Re: Adding characters to existing column values

    Place in B1 and drag down...

    ="CO"&A1
    HTH
    Regards, Jeff

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    Re: Adding characters to existing column values

    Hi

    Insert a new column A then in first cell type ="CO" &B1 then copy down.

    Chris
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    Re: Adding characters to existing column values

    Jeffrey and Dogberry thank you

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