Find text within text in a column.

BrianM

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Can anyone suggest a way to return the cell address when performing a "Find" or "Search" for a specific text within text in an entire column? I understand the use of both 'Search' and 'Find' when interrogating a cell, but, I'm struggling with how to find this specific text (within text) in an entire column and returning the cell address of the cell in which the text was found. The column I would be interrogating is Column A. Note: This text will only ever be found in one (1) cell. Thanks
 

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Excel Formula:
=CELL("address",INDEX(A2:A30,MATCH("*test*",A2:A30,0)))
 
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I suggest that you update your Account details (or click your user name at the top right of the forum) so helpers always know what Excel version(s) & platform(s) you are using as the best solution often varies by version. (Don’t forget to scroll down & ‘Save’)
Maybe
Excel Formula:
=CELL("address",INDEX(A2:A30,MATCH("*test*",A2:A30,0)))
Thanks for the advice regarding my 'Account Details'. I've updated. I'll try your formula.
 
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Another question, with the returned cell address e.g. $A$331, can I perform and Right function on that value? e.g. Right(= CELL("address",INDEX(A2:A30,MATCH("*test*",A2:A30,0))),10)
 
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What are you trying to do?
 
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Glad you sorted it & thanks for the feedback.
 
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