Build a FIND Formula

When you want to know where a hyphen is or how many there are.

What you enter is never uploaded. Everything is processed on this device.

1Enter the cell and the text
2Choose the kind
3Copy the formula

Text cell (such as A2) Text to find (such as -) Kind Formula Alternative formula

Done

🔒 Your files are never sent to an external server. Everything is processed safely inside this browser.

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How to use

Enter the cell and the text to find.
Choose the kind.
Copy the formula and paste it into a cell.

How it works

FIND gives the position and is case-sensitive, while SEARCH is not.
COUNTCHAR counts how many times the text appears.

Notes

CONTAINS gives TRUE when the text is included.
LEN is the character count and LENB the byte count.

FAQ

Is what I enter sent anywhere?

No. Everything is processed inside the browser on your device.

Do I need to upload a file?

No. The formula is built only inside the browser.

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How to Write FIND (Build It Automatically, Free)Upper and Lower Case Counting Occurrences Checking for Text Counting Length What to Do When It Does Not Work FIND Builder Without Uploading

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