How to use the SEARCH Function in Excel

In this video, we'll dive into how to use the SEARCH function in Excel. You'll learn how to find specific characters in text strings, understand the difference between the SEARCH and FIND functions, and see real-world examples of using SEARCH to extract stock tickers from stock exchange symbols. This tutorial is perfect for Excel users in finance, banking, and anyone working with large datasets.

What you'll learn:
How to avoid errors using IFERROR and get cleaner results.
How to find characters in text strings using the SEARCH function in Excel.
Differences between SEARCH and FIND functions, including case sensitivity.
Using functions like LEN and RIGHT together with SEARCH for better text management.
Practical uses for the SEARCH function, like extracting stock tickers (WMT, AAPL) from text.

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