Examples for the rightb formula
Copy these examples into a spreadsheet and adjust the ranges for your own data.
RIGHTB syntax pattern
=RIGHTB(s, [byte_count])Use this RIGHTB pattern as the starting point for your spreadsheet formula.
RIGHTB in a worksheet
=RIGHTB("Text", [byte_count])Returns bytes from the end of a string using UTF-8 encoding.
When to use RIGHTB
Use RIGHTB when you need to return bytes from the end of a string using UTF-8 encoding.
- Clean, reshape, and compare text values.
- Prepare labels, IDs, and imported text for analysis.
How RIGHTB works in Quadratic
In Quadratic, RIGHTB follows the syntax RIGHTB(s, [byte_count]). The function works inside Quadratic formulas and can be combined with spreadsheet ranges, tables, and other formulas.
Common RIGHTB mistakes
Most RIGHTB 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.