Left Function
Description:
The first (leftmost) characters in a text.
Returns:
Text
Parameters:
Parameter | Data Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
1 | Text | The text. |
2 | Whole Number | The number of characters required. |
Examples:
When using functions inside a field, remember the field brackets:
{Left(VariableName)}
Expression | Result |
|---|---|
Left( "abc", 0 ) | "" |
Left( "abc", 2 ) | "ab" |
Left( "abc", 5 ) | "abc" |
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