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Add same text in beginning of many cells containing different text

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    Add same text in beginning of many cells containing different text

    Hi,

    I have a high amount of cells looking like this
    D2-S1
    T4-S8
    P9-S10

    And so on.

    How can I add the text MASTER_ on all cells?
    MASTER_D2-S1
    MASTER_T4-S8
    MASTER_P9-S10

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    Re: Add same text in beginning of many cells containing different text

    use:

    =CONCATENATE("MASTER_",B1)

    ***B1 is the cell where your data is pasted

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    Re: Add same text in beginning of many cells containing different text

    Quote Originally Posted by wfm007 View Post
    use:

    =CONCATENATE("MASTER_",B1)

    ***B1 is the cell where your data is pasted
    It works, but I should have explained more. I can see that now.
    All cells are in a database which cannot be changed or contain any formulas.
    So I need to actually change the text...

    Any other tips?

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    Re: Add same text in beginning of many cells containing different text

    if possible kindly attached the sheet

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    Re: Add same text in beginning of many cells containing different text

    excelf.xlsx

    The format MUST be the same. Because I need to export the file into a iFix system.

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    Re: Add same text in beginning of many cells containing different text

    what u want is "MASTER_" to be added in every cell value in coloum B without using formula

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    Re: Add same text in beginning of many cells containing different text

    Quote Originally Posted by wfm007 View Post
    what u want is "MASTER_" to be added in every cell value in coloum B without using formula

    Correct. I have tried Find and replace, but since it is different letters it isn't easy.

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    Re: Add same text in beginning of many cells containing different text

    I that case u can use PASTE VALUE after applying formula

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    Re: Add same text in beginning of many cells containing different text

    OR.

    Use wfm007's formula in an empty column. Copy down as you need.

    Then highlight this range >>>Copy>>>go To Column B1>>Paste special>>Only values>>OK.

    Delete the "empty" column.
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    Re: Add same text in beginning of many cells containing different text

    Ahh. NICE

    Thanks!!!

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