Excel Function

FIND

Finds text position (case-sensitive).

FIND(find_text, within_text, [start_num])

Arguments

find_text

Required

Enter a text value (wrap with quotes when needed).

within_text

Required

Enter a text value (wrap with quotes when needed).

start_num

Optional

Enter a numeric value.

Practice Preview

Use FIND to return the result with these settings (Find text: "@", Within text: C2 (cell C2 (Email in column C)), Start position: 1).

Example Table

#
AEmployee ID
BName
CEmail
DPayment Amount
EAmount Text
2E001Taro Tanakat.tanaka@example.com12001200
3E002Hanako Suzukih.suzuki@example.com980980
4E003Ken Satok.sato@example.com24502450
5E004Aya Takahashia.takahashi@example.com30003000
6
7
8

How to Use (Formula)

=FIND("@", C2, 1)

Result

9

Practice This Function

FIND FAQ

How do I use FIND in Excel?

Use FIND when you want to find character positions with case sensitivity. Enter Find text, Within text, Start position in that order, then add optional arguments when needed.

Where can I practice FIND?

Use the "Start Function Practice" button to jump straight into FIND drills.

What arguments does FIND use?

The main arguments are Find text, Within text, Start position. Start with the required ones, then add optional arguments if needed.