Returns the character specified by a number. Use CHAR to translate code page numbers you might get from files on other types of computers into characters.
| Operating environment | Character set |
|---|---|
| Macintosh | Macintosh character set |
| Windows | ANSI |
CHAR(number)
Number is a number between 1 and 255 specifying which character you want. The character is from the character set used by your computer.
Example
The example may be easier to understand if you copy it to a blank worksheet.
How?- Create a blank workbook or worksheet.
- Select the example in the Help topic. Do not select the row or column headers.
Selecting an example from Help
- Press CTRL+C.
- In the worksheet, select cell A1, and press CTRL+V.
- To switch between viewing the results and viewing the formulas that return the results, press CTRL+` (grave accent), or on the Tools menu, point to Formula Auditing, and then click Formula Auditing Mode.
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