Finding the Maximal String, Based on Alphabetic Order

helivw

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Does anyone knows the formula to Find the Maximal String, Based on Alphabetic Order
I have a column with data:
AB001
AB002
EF001
EF002
EF003
KE001
KE002
KE003
AB003

I need a formule which gives me the Maximum String in the Strings starting with EF so the result of my formula must be => EF003

Thanks for helping me out. I appreciate
 

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Hi,

Try this .... fits the example you're asking

Ctl+Shift+Enter NOT just Enter

="EF"&TEXT(MAX((--(LEFT(A1:A9,2)="EF")*(RIGHT(A1:A9,3)))),"000")
 
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I meant to say, what a quick service

I tried to convert your formula to a a vba formula but until now I can't find it

Could you please help again.
Thanks a lot
 
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Try
Code:
Range("B1").Value = [="EF"&TEXT(MAX((--(LEFT(A1:A9,2)="EF")*(RIGHT(A1:A9,3)))),"000")]
 
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Glad we could help & thanks for the feedback
 
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Thanks again for your help in the past

Range("B1").Value = [="EF"&TEXT(MAX((--(LEFT(A1:A9,2)="EF")*(RIGHT(A1:A9,3)))),"000")]
I have an extra question
How can I replace "EF" by a variable

If I write: EF_String="EF"
and I replace it in you formula I get error 2015 as result

Range("B1").Value = [=EF_String&TEXT(MAX((--(LEFT(A1:A9,2)=EF_String)*(RIGHT(A1:A9,3)))),"000")]

Thanks
 
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