Formula returning specific text

[ayman9450]

Hello,

I am looking for a formula, not sure if it is possible

if you have John Smith in one cell, to get L:JOS in another cell, that is the first two letters of surname and first letter of name

Many thanks in advance

[Pepe Le Mokko]

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[DavidBowman]

Your question is a little confusing so let me give you two answers. If the name you want two letters from is the first name in the cell being evaluated the formula would be:

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If the name you want two letters from is the second name in the cell being evaluated the formula would be:

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[DavidBowman]

Oops, was typing my response and submitted it without rechecking to see that you were requiring an edit first. Didn't mean to overstep.

[Pepe Le Mokko]

No worries, David. these things happen

[ayman9450]

Thanks for the note
Hope it works now

[ayman9450]

Thanks David