What is Excel Left Function?
The Excel LEFT function is a versatile tool that allows users to extract a specified number of characters from the left side of a text string. This function is particularly useful for manipulating text data in Excel spreadsheets.
What are the types of Excel Left Function?
There are two main types of Excel LEFT function:
LEFT(text, num_chars) - This type extracts the specified number of characters from the left side of the text string.
LEFTB(text, num_bytes) - This type extracts the specified number of bytes from the left side of the text string, which is important for languages with double-byte characters like Chinese or Japanese.
How to complete Excel Left Function
To use the Excel LEFT function effectively, follow these steps:
01
Enter the cell or text string you want to extract characters from.
02
Specify the number of characters you want to extract from the left side of the text string.
03
Complete the formula by typing =LEFT(cell_reference, num_chars) or =LEFTB(cell_reference, num_bytes) into the desired cell.
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