The LEFT function returns a sub-string from a specified string, starting from the left-most character. In this guide, we’re going to show you how to use the Excel LEFT function and also go over some tips and error handling methods.
Supported versions
- All Excel versions
Excel LEFT Syntax
LEFT(text, [num_chars])
Arguments
text | The text that contains the sub-string you want to extract. |
[num_chars] | Optional. The number of characters you want to extract. |
Examples
Example 1
=LEFT("Charizard",4)
=LEFT("Blastoise")