Count characters

Write the length of each value in column A into column B, to spot text that is too long.

Changes data. A backup copy and an undo point are turned on.

What it does, step by step

  1. Write “Length” in B1
  2. Length formula in B2:B1000
  3. Highlight lengths over 50

Use it in MacroRoni: open the Starter gallery, search for "Count characters", check the steps, and adjust the sheet and ranges to fit your workbook. Preview the result before you run it.

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