Hi Leonard,
On Tuesday, 2006-10-31 19:57:17 +0200, Leonard Mada wrote:
> >It's possible using ISERROR. One day, for compatibility, we'll need an
> >IFERROR-like function, which will also make such cases easier to handle.
>
> "Easier to handle" sounds a little bit cynical. Here are the 2 search
> possibilities:
>
> *method 1*
> // DOES NOT WORK IN CALC OR EXEL
> FIND("string 1", A1) OR FIND("string 2", A1)
>
> *method 2*
> using ISERR(): take a small break, a cup of coffee and enjoy:
> [this actually works in Exel]
> - we will need 7 additional columns (B-H) in addition to the data
> column (A)
> - B: =FIND("string 1", A1)
> - C: =FIND("string 2", A1)
> - D: = ... here will be our final result
> - E: =ISERR(B1)
> - F: =ISERR(C1)
> - G: =IF(E1=FALSE,B1,0)
> - H: =IF(F1=FALSE,C1,0)
> - and now lets return to column D, where the final result will be stored:
> - D: = OR(G1, H1)
I'd shorten that to
B: =IF( ISERROR( FIND( "string 1"; A1)); FIND( "string 2"; A1); FIND( "string
1"; A1))
Eike
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