LEFTB

The LEFTB function in Google Sheets is a powerful tool to return the left portion of a string up to a certain number of bytes. It allows you to extract a specific number of bytes from the beginning of a string. Dive into our comprehensive guide to understand its syntax and master its application.

Function Syntax and Parameters

Syntax: LEFTB(string, num_of_bytes)

Parameters:

• string: The string you want to extract from.
• num_of_bytes: The number of bytes to extract from the left side of the string.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

1. Using LEFTB to extract a specific number of bytes from a string:
   • Example: =LEFTB("Google Sheets", 5)
   • Result: "Googl"

Use Cases and Scenarios

1. Multilingual Text Extraction: Extract a certain number of bytes from multilingual strings.
2. Limited Character Display: Display a fixed number of bytes on a display with limited character capacity.
3. Byte-Level Data Manipulation: Perform byte-level manipulations on data strings.

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