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How to Keep Only the First Value in a Comma Delineated String

Hi there,

In a textbox containing a string of ID numbers each separated by a
comma, how can I keep only the first value, and then remove all of the
other numbers and commas behind it? The first value may contain 1 or
2 or more characters.

Thanks much,
Eric

Jul 16 '07 #1
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FirstValue = Left([NameOfTextbox],Instr([NameOfTextbox],",")-1)

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Hi there,

In a textbox containing a string of ID numbers each separated by a
comma, how can I keep only the first value, and then remove all of the
other numbers and commas behind it? The first value may contain 1 or
2 or more characters.

Thanks much,
Eric

Jul 16 '07 #2
Thanks!

Jul 16 '07 #3

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