What is SEARCH called in Spanish?

In Spanish Google Sheets it is HALLAR. The formula =MID(A2,SEARCH("@",A2)+1,100) is written =EXTRAE(A2;HALLAR("@";A2)+1;100) (or with commas under a Mexico locale).

Why does SEARCH use semicolons in some spreadsheets?

It depends on each spreadsheet's locale, under File > Settings. Where the comma is the decimal mark (Spain, much of South America), arguments are separated by semicolons. Mexico and United States locales use commas.

Google Sheets SEARCH function

Like FIND, but ignoring case. In Spanish Sheets it is called HALLAR.

Syntax

English Sheets

=SEARCH(search_for, text_to_search, [starting_at])

Spanish Sheets (Mexico locale)

=HALLAR(cadena_búsqueda, texto_para_buscar, [posición_inicial])

Spanish Sheets (Spain, Latin America)

=HALLAR(cadena_búsqueda; texto_para_buscar; [posición_inicial])

Argument	What it is
search_for	What you look for.
text_to_search	Where to look.
starting_atoptional	From which position; 1 by default.

Example

SEARCH is like FIND, but it ignores case. Use it when you do not know how the text is written.

=MID(A2,SEARCH("@",A2)+1,100)

Common mistake

If not found it returns #VALUE!; wrap it in IFERROR when the text may be missing.

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SEARCH: an email’s domain

SEARCH is like FIND, but it ignores case. Use it when you do not know how the text is written.

Example=MID(A2,SEARCH("@",A2)+1,100)HALLAR = SEARCH ENCONTRAR = FIND

In B2, extract the email’s domain: what comes after the @.

	A	B
1	Email	Domain
2	ana.ruiz@gmail.com
3	luis@empresa.mx
4	sofi_92@outlook.com
5	dgarcia@unam.mx
6	vale@yahoo.com
7

Tip: while typing, click a cell or drag across several to insert their reference.

Frequently asked questions

What is SEARCH called in Spanish?: In Spanish Google Sheets it is HALLAR. The formula =MID(A2,SEARCH("@",A2)+1,100) is written =EXTRAE(A2;HALLAR("@";A2)+1;100) (or with commas under a Mexico locale).
Why does SEARCH use semicolons in some spreadsheets?: It depends on each spreadsheet's locale, under File > Settings. Where the comma is the decimal mark (Spain, much of South America), arguments are separated by semicolons. Mexico and United States locales use commas.
What is the most common SEARCH mistake?: If not found it returns #VALUE!; wrap it in IFERROR when the text may be missing.