Examples for the len formula in excel
Copy these examples into a spreadsheet and adjust the ranges for your own data.
LEN syntax pattern
=LEN(s)Use this LEN pattern as the starting point for your spreadsheet formula.
LEN in a worksheet
=LEN("Text")Returns the length of the string in Unicode code points.
When to use LEN
Use LEN when you need to return the length of the string in Unicode code points.
- Clean, reshape, and compare text values.
- Prepare labels, IDs, and imported text for analysis.
How LEN works in Quadratic
In Quadratic, LEN follows the syntax LEN(s). The function works inside Quadratic formulas and can be combined with spreadsheet ranges, tables, and other formulas.
Common LEN mistakes
Most LEN 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.