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how would I find the display excel with longest character count over range

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    how would I find the display excel with longest character count over range

    For instance:

    A1 = Hey
    B1 = Hello

    I want C1 to display Hello since it is longer than Hey

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    Re: how would I find the display excel with longest character count over range

    Hi bjcowen,

    See if the attached helps answer your question.
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    Re: how would I find the display excel with longest character count over range

    Thanks for the effort; however, I want to bypass having to create a Length column

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    Re: how would I find the display excel with longest character count over range

    OK bjcowen,

    Here is your answer but get ready to study a little. You will need to use Array formulas and enter the formula with a Control-Shift-Enter key combination. Read http://www.cpearson.com/excel/ArrayFormulas.aspx and here is the attached answer.
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    Re: how would I find the display excel with longest character count over range

    Like this then

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