TRIM in English and Spanish
| English Excel | Spanish Excel | |
|---|---|---|
| Function name | TRIM | ESPACIOS |
| Syntax | =TRIM(text) | =ESPACIOS(text) |
| Example | =TRIM(A1) | =ESPACIOS(A1) |
Argument names are shown in English for reference. Spanish examples use the semicolon setting.
What TRIM does
Removes extra spaces from a text. Example: Removes leading, trailing and repeated spaces in 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
It does not remove non-breaking spaces copied from web pages.
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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 TRIM?
It does not remove non-breaking spaces copied from web pages.