Excel Pattern Formula

[thomas piper]

I need to do a count based on the presence of a pattern in a cell. Is
it possible to test based on this? I basically just need to know if
there is a pattern or not, not what the pattern is (just a
true/false). I've searched high and low and can't seem to find
anything.

Thanks much for any help.

Tom

 

[thomas piper]

Yes, Myrna, that's exactly what I'm trying to do! Thanks for the
suggestion. I'll go to Chip's site and give that a try.

Regards,
Tom