
Use the LEFT and RIGHT functions to separate
a text string of numbers
A worksheet contains a list of 10-digit numbers that have to be sep-
arated into two parts: a three-digit part and a seven-digit part. Use
the LEFT and RIGHT functions to do this. The LEFT function
returns the first character or characters in a text string, based on
the number of characters specified. The RIGHT function returns
the last character or characters in a text string based on the num-
ber of characters specified.
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To separate a text string of numbers:
1. In a worksheet, enter a series of 10-character numbers in
cells A2:A10. The numbers can also contain letters.
2. Select cells ...