Split a cell

jbodel

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Office Version
  1. 365
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  1. Windows
I have cells that contain either a three digit, four digit or five digit number followed by a name. How can you split that cell (without using text to columns) so that in one new cell it contains the number and the next column it says the name. I am still a newbie to excel

thanks
 

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Is there a space or something else that separates the number from the name?
 
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Yes, there is a space between the number and the text
 
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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’)

In that case how about
Excel Formula:
=LEFT(A2,FIND(" ",A2)-1)
and
Excel Formula:
=MID(A2,FIND(" ",A2)+1,100)
 
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Oh my gosh. Thank you so much. I will update my profile later, but thank you so much. YOu have made my co-worker and I very happy. Thank you so much
 
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You're welcome & thanks for the feedback.
 
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