I think he need a function because string can have other special characters also like !@#$%^& else he need to replace again and again..
Rajan. From: excel-macros@googlegroups.com [mailto:excel-macros@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of dguillett1 Sent: Dec/Wed/2011 09:24 To: excel-macros@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: $$Excel-Macros$$ Removal Special Charracter in Excel You do not need a formula. Just select the cells button(upper left) and then EDIT>REPLACE> ~* WITH NOTHING (LEAVE BLANK) Don Guillett SalesAid Software dguille...@gmail.com From: Imran khan <mailto:ikha...@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 4:28 AM To: excel-macros@googlegroups.com Subject: $$Excel-Macros$$ Removal Special Charracter in Excel Dear All, Could you please help me to find correct formulla to remove charracter like (* , /......). I have data in which having dates in 12-Feb-2011* format, in which i need to remove *. I have attached file for solution. Regards, Imran Khan -- FORUM RULES (934+ members already BANNED for violation) 1) Use concise, accurate thread titles. Poor thread titles, like Please Help, Urgent, Need Help, Formula Problem, Code Problem, and Need Advice will not get quick attention or may not be answered. 2) Don't post a question in the thread of another member. 3) Don't post questions regarding breaking or bypassing any security measure. 4) Acknowledge the responses you receive, good or bad. 5) Cross-promotion of, or links to, forums competitive to this forum in signatures are prohibited. NOTE : Don't ever post personal or confidential data in a workbook. Forum owners and members are not responsible for any loss. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------- To post to this group, send email to excel-macros@googlegroups.com -- FORUM RULES (934+ members already BANNED for violation) 1) Use concise, accurate thread titles. Poor thread titles, like Please Help, Urgent, Need Help, Formula Problem, Code Problem, and Need Advice will not get quick attention or may not be answered. 2) Don't post a question in the thread of another member. 3) Don't post questions regarding breaking or bypassing any security measure. 4) Acknowledge the responses you receive, good or bad. 5) Cross-promotion of, or links to, forums competitive to this forum in signatures are prohibited. NOTE : Don't ever post personal or confidential data in a workbook. Forum owners and members are not responsible for any loss. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------- To post to this group, send email to excel-macros@googlegroups.com -- FORUM RULES (934+ members already BANNED for violation) 1) Use concise, accurate thread titles. Poor thread titles, like Please Help, Urgent, Need Help, Formula Problem, Code Problem, and Need Advice will not get quick attention or may not be answered. 2) Don't post a question in the thread of another member. 3) Don't post questions regarding breaking or bypassing any security measure. 4) Acknowledge the responses you receive, good or bad. 5) Cross-promotion of, or links to, forums competitive to this forum in signatures are prohibited. NOTE : Don't ever post personal or confidential data in a workbook. Forum owners and members are not responsible for any loss. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ To post to this group, send email to excel-macros@googlegroups.com