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    Index / match type problem, with partial string match

    I'm attempting to create a workbook that will categorize a downloaded checking account ledger into categories based on the vendor.

    In column "E" on sheet 1, the entries mostly look like this. There is some variation, but I should be able to work around it:

    PURCHASE AUTHORIZED ON 12/31 Target 1234 San Diego CA X00555333468497213648 CARD 1234

    On a second sheet I started a vendor list. Instance cell A2 lists "Target" and cell B2 is "Groceries"

    I was trying to come up with a way to look a the entries on Sheet 1 in column E and in column F next to the entry, list "Groceries" based on the example above.

    Initially I tried index match and a "*" type function, but then realized the Match lookup value I was trying to source was embedded within column E. It wouldn't make sense to do it in reverse based on the outcome I am looking for.

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    Re: Index / match type problem, with partial string match

    I think matcb("*groceries*",E:E,0) should work for you?
    however, I dont see "groceries" in your example?

    Maybe you could upload a small (clean) sample workbook (not a pic) of what you are working with, and what your expected outcome would look like.
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