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I have an .xlsx file with text data that I would like to be able to search. The find function works for 1 word (or 2 words beside each other) but I need to search for 2 or 3 different words in a cell that may not be beside each other, throughout the sheet. Thank you.
Solved by T. H. in 25 mins
How can I search for 2 or more words within a cell, in a sheet?
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I am attempting to post information from one sheet to another if conditional rules are met. I have a report that needs user data filled in every month. Manually typed. If i could have excel search an older sheet and if specific information was met, fill with what's on the previous-months sheet
Solved by I. L. in 17 mins
Hello, I have 2 different excel sheets Product names are listed starting from A2 in both excel sheets. On the B column in second excel sheet from the supplier it lists a numerical value ( stock quantity, next to each product name) I want to 1. Search through both A column ranges for the matching product names. 2. If the names from my excel sheet match with the second excel sheet from the supplier. I would like the value from the B column next to that name on second sheet to be output on my list.
Solved by X. W. in 24 mins
I would like to be able to scan a students ID Card barcode in cell A2, and then Excel to search a hidden class list sheet for that barcode number and add in their name automatically in cell B2. Is this possible please? Thanks.
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I have one sheet full of reservation information such as name,party size, allergies etc. I would like to make a search box that allows me to see all the information in the row the name is in on a different sheet.
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Please help me with excel string compare
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I need someone to help me wih excel search string please
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Hi, can you show me how to search function excel
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Can anyone explain to me how search function works in excel
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