Pull out first names
Write the first word of each full name in column A into column B.
Changes data. A backup copy and an undo point are turned on.
What it does, step by step
- Write “First name” in B1
- First name formula in B2:B1000
Use it in MacroRoni: open the Starter gallery, search for "Pull out first names", check the steps, and adjust the sheet and ranges to fit your workbook. Preview the result before you run it.
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