The RIGHT function in Excel is a powerful tool for extracting a substring from a given string, beginning from the right-most character. This function is particularly useful when you need to retrieve specific characters from the end of a text string. In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through the ins and outs of using the RIGHT function in Excel. You'll learn how to apply the RIGHT function effectively in various scenarios, including text manipulation and data extraction tasks.
Our tutorial will cover the syntax of the RIGHT function, along with practical examples to illustrate its usage. Additionally, we'll provide valuable tips and techniques for error handling when working with the RIGHT function. Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced user seeking advanced tips, this guide will equip you with the knowledge and skills to leverage the RIGHT function confidently in your Excel projects.
By the end of this guide, you'll have a thorough understanding of how to use this function to manipulate text strings in Excel, allowing you to enhance your data analysis and reporting capabilities. Join us as we explore the versatility of the this function and unlock its potential for your Excel workflows.
Excel RIGHT Function: Supported versions
- All Excel versions
Excel RIGHT Function: Syntax
Arguments
| text | The text that contains the sub-string you want to extract. |
| [num_chars] | Optional. The number of characters you want to extract. |
Excel RIGHT Function Examples
Example 1
Example 2
Tips
- The RIGHT function will not extract number formatting characters like currency symbols or thousand separators.
- Try the LEFT function to return a sub-string from the right.
- Try the MID function return a sub-string from the middle of a string.
