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bonhed13
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Jan 21, 2023
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TEXTAFTER Formula showing result in dialog box but shows formula in cell.

I am trying to copy a number at the end of a text entry to another cell. 

  • BASIC LAP CHOLE INSTRUMENTS 2 - C1956

Using the TEXTAFTER formula, the dialog box returns the correct result

 

but the cell in the sheet just produces the formula.

 

 

I do not have show formulas engaged in any of the sheets for this workbook. Please, someone, anyone, stop the madness and help me.

  • bonhed13 I suspect that the column is formatted as Text. Change it to General, select the cell with the formula. Press F2 and then Enter.

     

    Does that fix it?

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    Riny_van_Eekelen
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    bonhed13 I suspect that the column is formatted as Text. Change it to General, select the cell with the formula. Press F2 and then Enter.

     

    Does that fix it?

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