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Selecting Middle Name with Formula tool

phajiyev
5 - Atom

Hi, I have a column which have names in full format (e.g. Robert Downey Junior), and I want to extract the middle name (Downey) with formula tool, any suggestions?

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atcodedog05
22 - Nova
22 - Nova

Hi @phajiyev 

 

You can use regex formula like below.

 

Workflow:

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Hope this helps : )

 

MarqueeCrew
20 - Arcturus
20 - Arcturus

@phajiyev ,

 

How about:

 

GetWord([Full Name], 1)

 

Cheers,

 

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phajiyev
5 - Atom

Thank you both!

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