LEFT in English and Spanish
| English Excel | Spanish Excel | |
|---|---|---|
| Function name | LEFT | IZQUIERDA |
| Syntax | =LEFT(text, [num_chars]) | =IZQUIERDA(text; [num_chars]) |
| Example | =LEFT(A1,3) | =IZQUIERDA(A1;3) |
Argument names are shown in English for reference. Spanish examples use the semicolon setting.
What LEFT does
Returns the first characters of a text. Example: Takes the first 3 characters of A1.
Semicolons, commas and decimals
Spanish versions of Excel separate arguments with a semicolon or a comma depending on the regional settings of the computer. With semicolons, decimals are written with a comma (3,14). With commas, decimals use a point (3.14). FormulaCheck converts both.
A common mistake
The result is text, even if it looks like a number.
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Why does my Spanish Excel use semicolons?
Spanish versions of Excel separate arguments with a semicolon or a comma depending on the regional settings of the computer. With semicolons, decimals are written with a comma (3,14). With commas, decimals use a point (3.14). FormulaCheck converts both.
What is a common mistake with LEFT?
The result is text, even if it looks like a number.