How to Extract the Last Word from an Excel Cell Using a Simple Formula

In this tutorial, we're diving into a nifty trick that lets you extract the last word from any cell in Excel. The beauty of this method? No need for cumbersome macros or add-ons. Just a single, dynamic formula that leverages the power of SUBSTITUTE, RIGHT, and TRIM functions.

🎓 What You'll Learn:

• The mechanics behind the SUBSTITUTE, RIGHT, and TRIM functions.
• Crafting the formula that seamlessly extracts the last word from a cell.
• Practical demonstrations to ensure you grasp the concept and can apply it with ease.

📌 Key Takeaways:

• The SUBSTITUTE function replaces every space in the cell with multiple spaces, ensuring the last word is captured.
• The RIGHT function extracts a set number of characters from the end of the cell, which includes the last word.
• The TRIM function cleans up the result, removing any extra spaces and leaving only the desired last word.
• The formula is dynamic, adjusting to changes in the cell content to always capture the last word.

Timecodes:
0:00 Introduction
0:16 Overview of the SUBSTITUTE, RIGHT, and TRIM functions
1:33 Example Use Cases

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Timecodes:
0:00 Introduction
0:16 Overview of the SUBSTITUTE, RIGHT, and TRIM functions
1:33 Example Use Cases