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DETECTLANGUAGE

The DETECTLANGUAGE function in Google Sheets identifies the language used in text within the specified range.

Function Syntax and Parameters

Syntax: DETECTLANGUAGE(text_or_range)

Parameters:

  • text_or_range: The text or range of cells containing the text to analyze.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

  1. Using DETECTLANGUAGE on individual cells:

    • Example: If cell A1 has the text "Hello, how are you?", then =DETECTLANGUAGE(A1) will identify the language as English.

  2. Using DETECTLANGUAGE on a range of cells:

    • Example: If A1:A5 contains different texts in various languages, then =DETECTLANGUAGE(A1:A5) will identify the language for each cell.

Use Cases and Scenarios

  1. Content Analysis: Determine the language used in a document or an article.
  2. Translation Services: Automatically identify the language before translating the text.
  3. Language Learning: Identify the language being practiced by learners.

Related Functions

  • TRANSLATE: Translate text from one language to another.
  • GOOGLETRANSLATE: Translate text using the Google Translate API.

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