MID
The MID function in Google Sheets is a helpful tool for extracting a specific segment of a string. Whether you need to extract a word, a phrase, or a combination of characters, the MID function simplifies the task. Follow our step-by-step tutorial to learn how to use this function effectively.
Function Syntax and Parameters
Syntax: MID(string, starting_at, extract_length)
Parameters:
string: The text from which you want to extract the segment.starting_at: The position of the first character you want to extract.extract_length: The number of characters you want to extract.
Step-by-Step Tutorial
- Extracting a segment from a string:
- Example:
=MID("Hello World!", 7, 5) - Result:
"World"
- Example:
Use Cases and Scenarios
- Data Cleanup: Extract specific parts of a messy data string.
- Text Manipulation: Retrieve certain words or phrases from a long text.
- Data Analysis: Extract key information from a string for further analysis.