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    If character count

    I'm trying to have a formula that if cell A1 is only 1 character in length, return "Single", if A1 has more than 1 character, return "Multiple".

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    Re: If character count

    Try:

    =IF(LEN(A1)=1,"Single",IF(LEN(A1)>1,"Multiple",""))
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    Re: If character count

    Thank you, I knew it was something simple.
    Last edited by AliGW; 08-30-2024 at 10:40 AM. Reason: Please don't quote unnecessarily - use the Quick Reply button instead.

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    Re: If character count

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