Modify Text with Functions
There are several TEXT functions that every programmer should have in their skill set: RIGHT, LEFT, MID, and TRIM. These functions let you select part of a STRING.
In the first example the LEFT function will select the first three letters of the Month in Column A (January, February, etc.)
2. Try it: Find the LEFT function
The Original Data spreadsheet is still open.
Select Cell J1. Type the label: Left.
Select Cell J2.
Go to
Formulas ->Function Library->Text.
Click on : LEFT.
The LEFT Function Arguments should open.
Keep going....