How to Delete Everything after a Specific Character
To remove a portion of a string after a coma in Excel you can use the below formula:
LEFT(cell, SEARCH(“char”, cell)-1)
We have used the SEARCH function to find the position of the Cooma within the text in cell A2. This position is then passed to the LEFT function, which helps us to extract the corresponding number of characters from the beginning of the String. We have subtracted 1 from the position value returned by SEARCH, we ensure that the comma itself is excluded from the final result.
For example: If you enter this formula in cell A2 and drag it to A10, every cell in column A up to 10 will display the part of the string before the first comma in the corresponding cell of column B
In simple language, this formula allows you to remove everything after the first comma in each string, providing you with a more understandable result.
How to Remove Text Before or After a Specific Character in Excel
Do you need to clean up your data in Excel by removing text before or after a specific character? This common task can help you organize your information and make your spreadsheets more manageable. In this article, you will learn the simple steps to remove text before or after a specific character in Excel. With these easy methods, you can quickly tidy up your data and make your work more efficient.
Let’s see how to remove the text before and after a specific character or text string in Excel.
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