Are you ready to uncover another awesome trick to level up your Google Sheets skills? Today, we’re going to dive into the REPLACE function. This little gem is incredibly useful when you want to substitute part of a text with another text. So, let’s get started!
How to Use the REPLACE Formula in Google Sheets
To begin, open your Google Sheets spreadsheet and follow these simple steps:
- Type “=REPLACE” in a cell or navigate to the “Insert” tab (or “Functions” icon) -> “Function” -> “TEXT” -> “REPLACE”.
- Select the text that you want to replace a portion of.
- Define where the modification should start (“position”), how many letters or numbers you want to replace (“length”), and what the replacement text is (“new_text”).
- Press the “Enter” key.
Easy, right? Now you can witness the magic happening in your spreadsheet!
The Syntax of the REPLACE Formula
Here’s the general syntax of the REPLACE function:
- Text: This refers to the text or value that you want to replace a portion of with the “new_text”.
- Position: This must be a positive number. It determines where the replacement begins in the “text”.
- Length: This must also be a positive number. It defines how many letters will be substituted starting from the “position”.
- New_text: This is the text that will take the place of the specific length of text determined by the “text” and “position” inputs.
As you can see, this function can be used not only to replace letters or characters but also numbers. If you want to obtain a number as a result of this formula, you can use the VALUE function. You can combine the VALUE and REPLACE functions like this: “=VALUE(REPLACE(B5, 3, 3, 123))”. Additionally, you can replace the entire text as shown in the fourth example (“LF” -> “LiveFlow”).
How to Find and Replace a Value
If you need to first find a value, Google Sheets also has the Find and Replace functions. To learn more about how to use them, check out the article: “How to Find and Replace Words in Google Sheets”.
Can You Replace Functions in Google Sheets?
The Find and Replace function also allows you to search for cells containing a function and replace them with a different formula. To learn more about this feature, read the article: “How to Find and Replace Words in Google Sheets”.
Now you’re armed with all the secrets to master the REPLACE function in Google Sheets. Have fun creating spreadsheets that work wonders! And if you want to discover more Google Sheets tips and tricks, don’t forget to visit Crawlan.com for more advice and information. See you soon!
