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The LENB function in Google Sheets is a tool that allows users to determine the length of a cell’s contents in bytes. This function can be used to count the number of characters in a cell, including spaces and special characters. To use the LENB function, simply enter the cell or range of cells that you want to evaluate, and the function will return the number of bytes in that cell. This can be helpful in various data analysis and management tasks, such as tracking character limits or identifying duplicate entries. The LENB function is a useful feature in Google Sheets that can enhance the efficiency and accuracy of data manipulation.
LENB function
Parts of a LENB function
LENB(string)
| Part | Description |
string | The string to get the length in bytes |
Notes
LENB returns the same value as LEN if the input string has only single byte characters.
Examples
| A | B | C | |
| 1 | Input | Formula | Output |
| 2 | Aeñ | =LENB(A2) | 3 |
| 3 | Aeñ | =LEN(A3) | 3 |
| 4 | 熊本 | =LENB(A4) | 4 |
| 5 | 熊本 | =LEN(A5) | 2 |
Related functions
- MIDB: The MIDB function returns a section of a string starting at a given character and up to a specified number of bytes.
- LEFTB: The LEFTB function returns the left portion of a string up to a certain number of bytes.
- RIGHTB: The RIGHTB function returns the right portion of a string up to a certain number of bytes.
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