How to Insert Character Between Text in Excel (5 Easy Methods)

If you want to insert character between text in Excel, this article is for you. Here, we will walk you through 5 easy and effective methods to do the task effortlessly.

Insert Character Between Text in Excel: 5 Methods

The following dataset has the State and Number columns. Using this dataset, we will demonstrate to you 5 easy and effective methods to insert characters between text in Excel. Here, we used Microsoft Excel 365. You can use any available Excel version.

1. Use of LEFT and MID Functions with Ampersand Operator

Here, in the Number column, we want to add a Hyphen(–) between the state abbreviation and numbers. To do so, we will use the LEFT and MID functions along with the Ampersand (&) operator.

Let’s go through the following steps to do the task.

• First of all, type the following formula in cell D5.

• After that, press ENTER.

Then, you can see the result in cell D5.

• At this point, drag down the formula with the Fill Handle tool.

As a result, in the Result column, you can see the inserted character between text.

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2. Applying REPLACE Function to Insert Character Between Text

In this method, we will add a number code (+889) between the state abbreviation and the numbers of the Number column. We will apply the REPLACE function to do the task.

Let’s go through the following steps to do the task.

• First, type the following formula in cell D5.

• After that, press ENTER.

Therefore, you can see the result in cell D5.

• Moreover, drag down the formula with the Fill Handle tool.

Therefore,  in the Result column, you can see the inserted character between text.

3. Using LEFT, SEARCH, RIGHT & LEN Functions

In the following dataset, you can see in the Number column that there is a Hash (#) sign between the state abbreviation and numbers. Next, we will add a number code (+889) after the Hash (#) sign. To do so, we will use the combination of LEFT, SEARCH, RIGHT, and LEN functions.

Let’s go through the following steps to do the task.

• In the beginning, type the following formula in cell D5.

•  Afterward, press ENTER.

Hence, you can see the result in cell D5.

• Along with that, drag down the formula with the Fill Handle tool.

As a result, in the Result column, you can see the inserted character between text.

4. Applying Combined Functions to Insert Character Between Text

In the following dataset, you can see in the Number column that there is a space (” “) between the state abbreviation and numbers. here, we will add a number code (+889) after the space (” “). To do the task, we will use the combination of CONCATENATE, LEFT, SEARCH, RIGHT, and LEN functions.

Let’s go through the following steps to do the task.

• First of all, type the following formula in cell D5.

•  Next, press ENTER.

Therefore, you can see the result in cell D5.

• Furthermore, drag down the formula with the Fill Handle tool.

Hence, in the Result column, you can see the inserted character between text.

5. Using VBA to Insert Character Between Text

In this method, we will use the VBA code to insert characters between text in Excel.

Let’s go through the following steps to do the task.

• First, we will go to the Developer tab.
• Then, select Visual Basic.

At this point, a VBA editor window will appear.

• Afterward, from the Insert tab >> select Module.

Next, a VBA Module will appear.

At this point, type the following code in the Module.

Sub INSERT_CHARACTER_BETWEEN_CELLS()
Dim Cells As Range
Dim Cell_Range As Range
Set Cell_Range = Application.Selection
Set Cell_Range = Application.InputBox _
("Select Range of Cells to Insert Character", _
"Insert Character Between Cells", Cell_Range.Address, Type:=8)
For Each Cells In Cell_Range
Cells.Value = VBA.Left(Cells.Value, 2) & "(+889)" & _
VBA.Mid(Cells.Value, 3, VBA.Len(Cells.Value) - 1)
Next
End Sub

• Then, we will close the VBA editor window.
• After that, we will return to our worksheet.
• Along with that, we will press ALT+F8 to bring out the Macro dialog box so that we can run the code.

Besides pressing ALT+F8, you can go to the Developer tab and select Macros from the Code group to bring out the Macro dialog box,

At this point, a MACRO dialog box will appear.

Make sure the Macro Name contains the Sub of your code.

• Then, click on Run.

Later, an Input Box of Insert Character Between Cells will appear.

• After that, in the Select Range of Cells to Insert Character box, we will select the cells C5:C9.
• Then, click OK.

Therefore,  in the Result column, you can see the inserted character between text.

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Conclusion

Here, we tried to show you 5 methods to insert character between text in Excel. Thank you for reading this article, we hope this was helpful. If you have any queries or suggestions, please let us know in the comment section below.

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