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LEFTB

Text

LEFT counted in bytes (for double-byte character sets).

Syntax

LEFTB(text, [num_bytes])

Full notes for LEFTB are still being written. Use the AI explainer below for the arguments, a worked example and common mistakes.

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Syntax follows Microsoft’s documentation. Examples are written to be pasted into a cell and checked. Argument separators may be ; in your locale. The AI explainer runs on a free community model — verify anything important.