Examples for the clean formula
Copy these examples into a spreadsheet and adjust the ranges for your own data.
CLEAN syntax pattern
=CLEAN(s)Use this CLEAN pattern as the starting point for your spreadsheet formula.
CLEAN in a worksheet
=CLEAN("Text")Removes nonprintable ASCII characters from a string.
When to use CLEAN
Use CLEAN when you need to remove nonprintable ASCII characters from a string.
- Clean, reshape, and compare text values.
- Prepare labels, IDs, and imported text for analysis.
How CLEAN works in Quadratic
In Quadratic, CLEAN follows the syntax CLEAN(s). The function works inside Quadratic formulas and can be combined with spreadsheet ranges, tables, and other formulas.
Common CLEAN mistakes
Most CLEAN issues come from mismatched argument types, ranges that do not cover the intended data, or optional parameters being omitted when the default behavior is not what you expected.
- Check each required parameter before copying the formula across a sheet.
- Confirm that ranges line up with the rows or columns you intend to analyze.
- Use Quadratic AI to explain or debug the formula when the result looks wrong.