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The REPLACE function in Google Sheets allows users to easily replace specified characters or text within a cell or range of cells with new characters or text. This function can be useful for correcting mistakes or making bulk changes in a spreadsheet. To use the REPLACE function, simply specify the cell or range of cells to be changed, the character or text to be replaced, and the new character or text to replace it with. This function can save time and effort when editing large amounts of data in Google Sheets.
REPLACE
Replaces part of a text string with a different text string.
Sample Usage
REPLACE("Spreadsheets", 1, 6, "Bed")
Syntax
REPLACE(text, position, length, new_text)
text– The text, a part of which will be replaced.position– The position where the replacement will begin (starting from 1).length– The number of characters in the text to be replaced.new_text– The text which will be inserted into the original text.
Notes
- This function returns text as the output. If a number is desired, try using the
VALUEfunction in conjunction with this function.
See Also
REGEXREPLACE: Replaces part of a text string with a different text string using regular expressions.
SUBSTITUTE: Replaces existing text with new text in a string.
Examples
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