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LEFT

Known for Text Extraction

Table of content

Basic Classification
Usage Context
Basic Information
History
Facts

Usage Information
Technical Details
Evaluation
Ratings
Alternatives
FAQ

Basic Classification

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

Text

LEFT belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

Manipulation

LEFT performs Manipulation operations. Functions that modify and transform data in different ways

Usage Context

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

Administrative Staff

LEFT is designed for Administrative Staff. Excel functions useful for administrative tasks and data management Click to see all.

Data Analysts

LEFT is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

Text Manipulation

LEFT is used for Text Manipulation. Excel functions that modify and format text content Click to see all.

History

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

Excel 95

LEFT was created in Excel 95. Functions that came with Excel 95 release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Microsoft Excel Team

LEFT was created by Microsoft Excel Team. Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team Click to see all.

Facts

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

Often paired with RIGHT
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

The function that discriminates against right-handed people

Usage Information

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

Simple

LEFT has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

Technical Details

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

Text

LEFT accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

Excel 2019

LEFT is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Excel 2016

LEFT is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

Excel 2013

LEFT is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version

Microsoft 365

LEFT is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform

Excel Online

LEFT is compatible with Excel Online Excel functions optimized for use in the web-based Excel Online platform
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

Windows

LEFT runs on Windows Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

LEFT runs on MacOS Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

Web Excel

LEFT runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

2

LEFT needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Text

LEFT accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

Number

LEFT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs