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I have an Excel spreadsheet with a column containing names with typos (misspelled names) and another column containing the correct names. I need a code to insert next to the cell with the misspelled name the correct name pulled from the “Correct Names” Column. For example, if in the “Names with Typos” column have the cell “Michaelsx” and in the “Correct Names” column have the cell “Michael”, I need the column “Best Partial Match”, which is next to the column “Names with Typos”, to be populated with “Michael” right next to the cell “Michaelsx”. If no reasonable partial match can be found the cell next to the misspelled name will be empty. I attached a sample spreadsheet with the work done by me in a visual way. Now I need an intelligent code to do this job automatically so I can use it in another spreadsheets. The format of the other spreadsheets I will use will be the same, with the same columns, but with more data / rows. The column that the code will need to populate is the “Best Partial Match” column. I will only pay when the work is correctly done and tested by me. The code cannot be done in a way that only works in this sample spreadsheet since my end goal is to use in another spreadsheets.
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Normally excel (or any program for that matter) cannot do partial searches unless there is a certain logic for what is considered a partial match (the letter "e" can be a found as partial match between almost all the entries, which is obviously a not very useful outcome) If you can send me the file I'd be happy to review the data and get back to you with a practical proposal
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Hey joycepascual, please share the sheet. it is not attached here... meanwhile - are you using MAC or WINDOWs ?
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If you want A+ VBA & Excel expert, search no more. I'm here, you can award me with trust. If you have doubts check my reviews and 100% Repeat Hire Rate. With regards,
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Hi, Joyce. Please consider me for this project. Could I please get a copy of the worksheet? Thank you.
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Hello, I think I've bid on this project before and I've explained my proposed approach (introducing a variable which would determine the accuracy of the search - from 0=inaccurate to 100=exact match) so that you can play around and see which setting works best for you. Otherwise you would have a logic which works only as the programmer designed it, you have no further input... If you would like, and you are not in a hurry, please send me the sample file and I will create a demo version that you can then try out for other data as well. And after you are 100% sure it works, you can award me the project. Regards Dan
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Dear Sir, Thank you very much for this Nice Job. I have Experienced in different Categories of Data entry. Any type of Data entry Any type of Research I'm expert in MS Excel, Word, Article Submission, Press Release Submission, Web 2.0 and Profile Backlink, Social Bookmarking Etc. I'm a quick learner can follow all your instructions properly. Samples can be show upon request. Looking forward from you, Thanks and Best Regards, samintu
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I'm biostatistician : 5th year of university in agronomy + 5th year of university in statistical methodes. I'm ready to do your sheet. Well-off with manipulations on Excel and Internet, it will be easy for me to create your sheet. I worked in big companies and I realized international projects. You can develop trust in me, I'm competent, contentious, and efficient. I'm new on this site but I realized already 2 missions. I’m waiting your proposition, we can speak about the price without problems. I hope to hear from you. Thanks.
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I'll do it for you clean and clear before the time mentioned by you. Please message me more details so that I can start the project ASAP. :)
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Hi, I have experienced in Excel and Data entry and Proficiency English Typing level, And delivering prompt time and quality also good. And I'll accept u r offering. Once u satisfied my work after that provide my payment. Thanks With Love Mathu
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Hello, I can make a software for you which can do your work perfectly. You just have to select the target file and it will do the rest. I could not find the attached spreadsheet . Please send it to me and i will create the code within 2 days. I have bid a very reasonable amount for the project and I hope you understand that it is the perfect price for a software like this. Also, even after project completion, you can contact me anytime for making changes to the software. PS: The software will be Windows based exe file made with VB .Net and you will be provided the source code after project completion. Thank You.
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I can do this for sure.....................................................................................................
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This is a very simple project and could be solved easily with Macros. I have worked in advanced excel to solve these issues for more than 15 years. If this project is awarded to me I will deliver the same in 2 days. The following is my understanding of the project: You have Column A containing names with Typos and Column B with correct names. You want to insert the correct name in the cell next to the cell with the incorrect name.
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i can do this for u better than anyone else .still i m new to freelancer i m ned of a job and i request you to provide me this to make a improvement in me as to better me up
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Hi, Kababayan Joyce I found your Create a Code for Excel to Find the Best Partial Match Project Post and I am Interested on it. I am currently working as Data Control Supervisor at Highland Banana Corporation, Davao City, Philippines My work as Data Control Supervisor is to provide a excel macro data entry to clerks for their ease encoding, create database and pivot table reports and further link that to other files for them to generate reports. I had created more or less 15 different excel macro files in our company that currently functioning and use by my clerks. I think I am qualified for this job and I want to further enhance my skills and knowledge towards Excel Macro. Thank you and more power. PS. Hello Kababayan.. Subukan natin ayusin yan kung mamarapatin mo. Maraming Salamat James Lee Applicant
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Hi, I am very much interested in this project and i am having professional background. Please check my profile... Thanks
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I will preface my proposal by saying that I was just able to successfully implement the code you requested after reading the description. It's available to be sent immediately upon selection of my bid. Please don't let my absence of feedback keep you from considering me for this project; I'm an experienced programmer with a Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering and new to Freelancer. I regularly write code to handle large data sets for my job, so this project was relatively straightforward to complete. The code works in the following way. It will go through the list of Names With Typos and compare each name against those in the Correct Names list. It first checks for exact matches, just in case the name is already correct as entered. If no exact match is found, it compares the characters of each name and assigns a percent match value based on how many characters are shared. If multiple matches are found using this approach, it compares the overall length of the name to choose the best match. The code is thoroughly commented and should be easy to follow even if you have very little programming experience. I will be happy to answer any questions. If you don't end up awarding me this project, I would strongly advise against spending more than $10 for a solution. This is a very straightforward problem and it should take any experienced programmer an hour or less to solve
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Hello, I am an excel expert who can do this project in a very short time. I thinki I qualify for the project with my enhanced excel experience. Regards.
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Hi, I have extensive experience working with excels, especially in the banking industry, and I've come across & tackled this situation while managing large quantities of data; to find a string within a string. I have a formula available for you and would only be a matter of editing it to your requirements; if need be. I would appreciate if this task could be assigned to me. Thanks. - John
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