Read this tip to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Excel 97 and other Software topics.

What does the SUBSTITUTE function do?

Excel's SUBSTITUTE function - What does it do?

Excel's SUBSTITUTE function substitutes new text for old text within a text string.

If cell A1 contains Michael Gurner, cell B1 contains Michael and cell C1 contains Mike, then:

=SUBSTITUTE(A1,B1,C1)

would return Mike Gurner.

Comments

Nobody has commented on this tip yet. Be the first.

Ask a Question

Not finding the advice and tips you need on this Software Tip Site? Request a Tip Now!

Guru Spotlight

Jerry Mayo

Ever wonder how you could make your life better and more fun? So have tens of millions of fans who have turned to LifeTips for answers over the past decade. We keep the tips, advice, books, podcasts and writing services flowing, so you can keep your life and business growing in the right direction. Upward!