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Extract Data in Sheet with REGEX
Learn how to extract text and patterns effortlessly with the REGEXEXTRACT function.
REGEX Function is a powerful tool that allows you to match, extract, and manipulate text using regular expressions.
Today, we’re focusing on the REGEXEXTRACT function—a powerful tool that lets you extract specific text or patterns from your data using regular expressions. If you’re already familiar with this function, feel free to skip today’s edition.
Without further ado, let’s jump in and learn how REGEXEXTRACT can save you time and simplify your text manipulation tasks in Google Sheets!
The process is as follows,
1. Open Google Sheet and Navigate to the Next Cell
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2. Type REGEX Function.
=REGEXEXTRACT(A3, "\d{3}-\d{3}-\d{4}")
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3. Drag it down to AutoFill
We are done. The REGEX Function has been applied and all the Numbers have been Extracted.
That’s how you can use the REGEXEXTRACT function in Google Sheets to extract specific text or patterns from your data effortlessly. Whether you're analyzing customer data, parsing product codes, or organizing information, this function can make your work faster and more precise.
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