Identify Data Pattern in Sheet with REGEX

December 19, 2024

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REGEX Function is a powerful tool that allows you to match, extract, and manipulate text using regular expressions.

Today, we’re focusing on the REGEXMATCH function—a versatile tool that allows you to identify patterns within 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 explore how REGEXMATCH can make your data analysis in Google Sheets smarter and faster!

The process is as follows,

1. Open Google Sheet and Navigate to the Next Cell

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2. Type REGEX Function.

=REGEXMATCH(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 data has been identified.

That’s how you can use the TEXTAFTER function in Excel to quickly extract text after a specific character or delimiter. Whether you’re working with product codes, email lists, or formatted data, this function can save time and streamline your text management.

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