REPLACE function
Replaces characters within text
Syntax
REPLACE(old_text, start_num, num_chars, new_text)Square brackets indicate optional arguments.
Arguments
| Argument | Required | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| old_text | Yes | Text in which you want to replace some characters."Univer" |
| start_num | Yes | The position of the character in old_text that you want to replace with new_text.1 |
| num_chars | Yes | The number of characters in old_text that you want REPLACE to replace with new_text.0 |
| new_text | Yes | The text that will replace characters in old_text."Hello " |
Try REPLACE
Replace text at a known position
=REPLACE(B2,1,3,"Ar")Replace text at a known position. The result is checked against a separately authored expected value for the supplied table. You can edit the data to explore the rule.
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REPLACE · top-level call
=REPLACE(B2,1,3,"Ar")Follow the cells behind a result
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Open targeted text cleanup practice →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.