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Extract variable text/numbers within string in Excel

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Attached is a small sample of some data I'm working with. Column E [highlighted] is the issue. I need to extract Ticket Number and Passenger Name from among the other data in those cells. I have tried a few helper columns in another file but realized quickly that the Ticket Number lengths are inconsistent. Also, the use of the term Ticket Number also appears as TKT NO. and TKT#.

I have been using variations on MID, TRIM, & FIND but can't crack the ticket length problem. Would truly appreciate any help you might give.

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@Martin Liss - Thank you for your response and attachment. Your code is nearly perfect. Your file is attached with the areas in question highlighted in yellow. There are some instances of ticket numbers with both numbers and letters. Your code is only pulling in numbers. There are also occurrences where the passenger name isn't extracted. Last, when I use the code on my larger data set, some of the ticket numbers are displayed as like this example 5.26142E+12 but look accurate in the formula bar. I think that I might just need to use TRIM there. Will you be able to modify the code to accommodate what I've highlighted? 29092442.xlsm

@Shaun Vermaak - Thanks so much for weighing in. I am completely unfamiliar with RegEx functions but will look into it further. I'm not certain I'll be able to translate it to my specific situation with ease but am up for learning more.

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This is great! Thank you for making those adjustments. Very much appreciated!

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