Excel RIGHT Formula

Returns characters from the end of a string.

Syntax

Formula structure

Source: Quadratic docs
=RIGHT(s, [char_count])
s
Required: Yes

Required argument used by the RIGHT formula.

[char_count]
Required: No

Optional argument used by the RIGHT formula.

Examples for the excel right formula

Copy these examples into a spreadsheet and adjust the ranges for your own data.

RIGHT syntax pattern

=RIGHT(s, [char_count])

Use this RIGHT pattern as the starting point for your spreadsheet formula.

RIGHT in a worksheet

=RIGHT("Text", [char_count])

Returns characters from the end of a string.

When to use RIGHT

Use RIGHT when you need to return characters from the end of a string.

  • Clean, reshape, and compare text values.
  • Prepare labels, IDs, and imported text for analysis.

How RIGHT works in Quadratic

In Quadratic, RIGHT follows the syntax RIGHT(s, [char_count]). The function works inside Quadratic formulas and can be combined with spreadsheet ranges, tables, and other formulas.

Common RIGHT mistakes

Most RIGHT 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.

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RIGHT formula FAQ

What does the excel right formula do?

RIGHT returns characters from the end of a string.

What is the syntax for RIGHT?

The syntax is RIGHT(s, [char_count]). Required and optional parameters are listed at the top of this guide.

Can Quadratic AI help with RIGHT?

Yes. Quadratic AI can write a RIGHT formula, explain existing formula logic, or help debug broken references and unexpected results.

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