LEFT
Returns a specified number of characters from the start of a text string.
| Category | Text |
| Syntax | LEFT(text, [num_chars]) |
Parameters
| Parameter | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
text | Required | The text string from which to extract characters. |
num_chars | Optional | The number of characters to extract from the left. Defaults to 1. |
Example
LEFT("Hello", 3) // → "Hel"
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