SEARCHB
The SEARCHB function is used to find the starting position of a substring within a text string, considering double-byte characters. This function is especially useful when working with languages that contain multi-byte characters, such as Asian languages.
Syntax 🔗
=SEARCHB(find_text, within_text, [start_num])
find_text | The text you want to find. |
within_text | The text string in which you want to search. |
start_num (Optional) | The position in the within_text at which you want to start the search. Defaults to 1 if omitted. |
About SEARCHB 🔗
When embarking on a quest to locate specific subtext within a larger body of text, the SEARCHB function in Excel comes to your aid. It specializes in pinpointing the initial position of a substring within a text string, ensuring accurate results even in the presence of double-byte characters common in languages like Chinese, Japanese, or Korean. This function proves particularly valuable when navigating linguistic landscapes where characters occupy more than a single byte of data storage. To harness the capabilities of SEARCHB effectively, you provide the target subtext (find_text) and the overarching text string (within_text) within which the search should occur. Additionally, you may specify a starting position within the main text for the search to commence (start_num). Through its functionality, SEARCHB facilitates the swift identification of matching segments, enabling precise examination of textual content in multi-byte character environments.
Examples 🔗
Assume you have a cell containing the text 'å¤§å®¶å¥½ï¼Œä½ å¥½å—Žï¼Ÿ' (translation: Hi, how are you?) and you want to find the starting position of the text 'ä½ å¥½' (translation: How are you) within it. The SEARCHB formula would be: =SEARCHB('ä½ å¥½', 'å¤§å®¶å¥½ï¼Œä½ å¥½å—Žï¼Ÿ')
Suppose you have a list of product names in Chinese characters, and you want to determine the position of a specific product name within the list. If the product name you are searching for is in cell A1 and the list of product names is in cell B1, you can use the SEARCHB function as follows: =SEARCHB(A1, B1)
Notes 🔗
The SEARCHB function is designed to handle double-byte characters, making it suitable for languages that utilize multi-byte characters. Ensure that both the find_text and within_text arguments are provided as valid text values or references to cells containing text values.
Questions 🔗
The SEARCHB function is specifically tailored to handle double-byte characters, which are common in languages like Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. It ensures accurate search results when dealing with text containing multi-byte characters.
Can the SEARCHB function handle searching for English text?Yes, the SEARCHB function can be used to search for both English and multi-byte character text. While it is optimized for languages with multi-byte characters, it can still effectively search for standard single-byte characters.
How does the optional start_num argument impact the SEARCHB function's operation?The start_num argument allows you to specify the position within the text string at which the search should begin. By adjusting this parameter, you can control where the search for the find_text starts within the within_text.