How to use this office tool
Upload a spreadsheet, select a sheet or all sheets, and type the search fragment in the header-row field is not suitable, so use the browser prompt shown when processing.
#176 · Sort Filter & Search Tool
Find Partial Text in Excel
Search every cell for a case-sensitive or case-insensitive text fragment and download a CSV report of matching cell locations.
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What this tool does
The tool asks for a text fragment, searches cell display values, and creates a CSV report containing worksheet, cell, value, row, and column.
The tool asks for a text fragment, searches cell display values, and creates a CSV report containing worksheet, cell, value, row, and column.
The report contains matches rather than a modified workbook. Canceling the prompt stops processing.
Supported formats
XLSX, XLS, CSV, and TSV are accepted where the operation supports them. Browser memory, parser support, and Excel worksheet limits apply.
| Format | Support |
|---|---|
| XLSX / XLS | Parsed locally; advanced workbook objects may not be preserved |
| CSV / TSV | Quoted fields supported; encoding is read by the browser |
Tips for better results
- Search a distinctive fragment to reduce noisy results.
- Turn “Protect text values” on for case-sensitive matching.
- Review the downloadable report in a spreadsheet app.
FAQ
Can I find text contained inside a longer Excel cell value?
Yes. The search uses substring matching against displayed cell values.
Can the partial-text search be case-sensitive?
Yes. Enable Protect text values to use case-sensitive matching.
Does the result highlight cells in my workbook?
No. It creates a CSV report of match locations and values.
Can I search every worksheet at once?
Yes. Choose All sheets when that option is available after parsing.
Are formulas searched or only their displayed values?
The search checks formatted or stored cell values, not the formula expression itself.
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Processing summary
| Stage | Action |
|---|---|
| Input | Validated and parsed locally |
| Output | A newly generated file is downloaded |
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