Quick Question: String Input on Fuzzy Match

[WillDusseau]

I'm trying to understand if the Fuzzy Match tool can match a single word to a sentence, the sentences average about 15 words? It appears there is too much text for the generated keys/match functions to make a match.

I have seen a couple workflows where text to rows is used to break up the sentences into single words. This makes me think the fuzzy match tool can't make a match because there is such a big difference between the one word and the sentence. Can anyone confirm if this is correct?

[BenMoss · Accepted solution]

Correct.

It sounds like you are trying to understand if a word is contained within a sentence?

If so you can use the contains([sentance],[word]) function to identify these cases.

Or, as you suggest, use the split to rows tool and perform a simple join or fuzzy match to see instances which may not match exactly.

Ben

[WillDusseau]

Thanks for confirming! I'm currently using the contains formula for my workflow, but was trying to eliminate the need to manually enter all the key words (75) i'm searching for. Now I'm thinking it will be easier to stick with the contains formula. Thanks again!

[BenMoss · Accepted solution]

 Actually, if you have a simple list of the words you can achieve this type of analysis with the 'find and replace' tool rather than using a huge contains formula.

Check this solution which I have taken inspiration from @MarqueeCrew.

Ben

[WillDusseau]

Wow, I didn't realize the Find & Replace tool included a append option. This is exactly what I needed! I really appreciate the additional follow up.