Hello. I have a coulmn that has 4 and 5 characters in various rows.
I want to extract data into a new column; I want the 3rd and 4th characters from the left. In this example, it would be "45", However my Excel version does not have the Extract option within the Text Column area.
How do I accomplish pulling these characters (like I would if I had the Extract option) in the version I have?
Hi @SArtaz ,
Please try this way:
In Power Query, click "Custom Column":
Use this M code:
Text.Middle([Column1], 2, 2)
And the final output is below:
Best Regards,
Dino Tao
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.
Hi @SArtaz ,
Please try this way:
In Power Query, click "Custom Column":
Use this M code:
Text.Middle([Column1], 2, 2)And the final output is below:
Best Regards,
Dino Tao
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.
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