LEN

Returns the length of a string.

Sample Usage

LEN(A2)

LEN("lorem ipsum")

Syntax

LEN(text)

• text - The string whose length will be returned.

Notes

• LEN counts all characters, even spaces and nonprinting characters. In cases where LEN returns unexpected values, ensure that there are no such characters in text .

See Also

LEFT : Returns a substring from the beginning of a specified string.

RIGHT : Returns a substring from the end of a specified string.

MID : Returns a segment of a string.

Examples

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