Sort User Input By 5 Categories Based on the First Letter (A-E, F-J, K-O, P-T, U-Z)

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Here is a macro to evaluate the user's input and select one of 5 categories (A-E, F-J, K-O, P-T, U-Z) depending on the first letter of the input:

Sort user input in 5 categories A-E, F-J, K-O, P-T, U-Z, based on first letter.kmmacros (8.0 KB)

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Hey Hans,

Run the macro.

Type the first letter of the category.

-Chris

User Input By Category Example v1.00.kmmacros (14 KB)

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Thanks, Chris, but the macro was part of a bigger constellation:

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So? Use my macro as an example, tear it apart and use the relevant bits.

I think it does what you wanted.

-Chris

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My macro evaluates the client’s name. In yours, I have to select the category.

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Ah, so. My mistake.

I misinterpreted what you were doing and read “needed” as “need”.

-Chris

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Yeah, most of the time I need something. This time I wanted to contribute something :).

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Thanks for clarifying. That was not clear in your OP, especially since you uploaded it to the Questions & Suggestions. Macros you want to share are usually uploaded to the Macro Library category. I have moved it for you this time.

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