Return Leftmost 7 characters if cell contains certain text somewhere in the cell

Kurtin

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  1. 365
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  1. Windows
I've tried google, and my own knowledge, but nothing is seeming to work. (I can't get XL2BB to work for this)
I want to Find "EXTRA" in the "Invoice" Column, and return the Invoice # if true.

I thought I could use XLookup, but it's not working, nor is the IF(Countif(cell,*""*),Y,N or anything I try. I know it's probably the simplest answer... but of course I can't seem to find it

I want the formula to be in sheet 2 and pull from sheet 1.
I tried =XLOOKUP("Extra",Table2[@[Invoice '#]],LEFT(Table2[@[Invoice '#]],7),"",0)

Anyways, any help is greatly appreciated! TIA

Sheet 1
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Sheet 2
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How about
Excel Formula:
=FILTER(LEFT(Table2[Invoice '#],7),RIGHT(Table2[Invoice '#],6)="Extra)")
But do not put this in a table.
oh wow, fantastic... I appreciate the help! it worked! :)
 
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Excel Facts

How to find 2nd largest value in a column?
MAX finds the largest value. =LARGE(A:A,2) will find the second largest. =SMALL(A:A,3) will find the third smallest
You're welcome & thanks for the feedback.
 
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