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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