CLEAN function
Removes all nonprintable characters from text
Syntax
CLEAN(text)Square brackets indicate optional arguments.
Arguments
| Argument | Required | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| text | Yes | Any worksheet information from which you want to remove nonprintable characters.CHAR(1)&"Univer" |
Try CLEAN
Remove a line-break control character
=CLEAN("A"&CHAR(10)&"B")Remove a line-break control character. The result is checked against a separately authored expected value for the supplied table. You can edit the data to explore the rule.
Inspect the current formula
Read its written arguments or observe actual operation values in a separate local calculation. This action neither applies a draft nor grades an answer.
Read the formula, one argument at a time
Explore the written function calls and their inputs. The calculation result belongs to the complete formula.
CLEAN · top-level call
=CLEAN("A"&CHAR(10)&"B")1 / 1 · text
Any worksheet information from which you want to remove nonprintable characters.
CLEAN reference ↗Follow the cells behind a result
Read explicit local references and helper formulas using a separate calculation. Your draft stays in this field; the worksheet and practice checks do not change.
The worksheet runs locally. Published checks apply to the supplied example only. Native Excel and Google Sheets compatibility remain unverified.
Clean a complete batch
Keep original records, apply exact-prefix and selected-occurrence rules, and compare every intermediate result.
Open targeted text cleanup practice →Practice a complete task
Reference and compatibility
Univer 1.0.4 / Apache-2.0. Calculation checks cover the supplied examples only. The browser worksheet does not implement every Excel feature, external service or connected data type.