Suppose your dollars are in column B and the rpoductname in column C, then
use something like this
=SUMPRODUCT(B1:B10,--(LEFT(C1:C10,2)="cand"))
Mangesh
"Matz" <Matz@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> If i have several rows with product data is there a way to get it to
search
> for hits simular to the first 4 letters ? then of course sumit up to 1
result.
>
> for exampel:
> the data sheet:
>
> 21 units 200$ candyliqurish
> 50 units 200$ candyfudge
> 20 units 300$ candylollypop
>
> the result sheet:
>
> 91 units 700$ candy*****
>
> this forum i sthe best !!
>
> thanks to all competent people !
>
> best regards Matz
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