Examples for the midb formula
Copy these examples into a spreadsheet and adjust the ranges for your own data.
MIDB syntax pattern
=MIDB(s, start_byte, byte_count)Use this MIDB pattern as the starting point for your spreadsheet formula.
MIDB in a worksheet
=MIDB("Text", start_byte, byte_count)Returns a substring starting at start_byte with a given byte count.
When to use MIDB
Use MIDB when you need to return a substring starting at start_byte with a given byte count.
- Clean, reshape, and compare text values.
- Prepare labels, IDs, and imported text for analysis.
How MIDB works in Quadratic
In Quadratic, MIDB follows the syntax MIDB(s, start_byte, byte_count). The function works inside Quadratic formulas and can be combined with spreadsheet ranges, tables, and other formulas.
Common MIDB mistakes
Most MIDB 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.