Left

Syntax

Left(Source: String, Count: Integer)

Parameters

Source. String.

Count. The number of characters from the left string edge that must be obtained.

Description

It returns the specified number of characters from the left end of a text string.

Comments

To get characters from the right string end, use the Right function.

Example

Formula Result Application
= Left("Calculator", 4)

Calc

 Expressions can be used in model formulas of modeling container, in formulas of time series database calculated series, in formulas of the modeling container that is a child one for time series database in formula editor.
= Left("Calculator", 2)

Ca

See also:

Functions Available in Expression Editor │ Text Functions