CHAR Function in Google Sheets: Explained

In this article, you will learn how to use the CHAR formula in Google Sheets.

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What does the CHAR function do in Google Sheets?

The CHAR formula allows you to convert a number to a character, such as a special symbol, based on the Unicode table.

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How to use the CHAR formula in Google Sheets

1. Type “=CHAR” or go to “Insert” → “Function” (or directly navigate to the “Functions” icon)  → “Text” → “CHAR”.
2. Input a decimal Unicode by manual input or cell reference.
3. Press the “Enter” key.

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The general syntax of the CHAR function is as follows:

=CHAR(table_number)

Table_number: this argument should be a number corresponding to one of the decimal Unicodes. Note that hex Unicode doesn’t work for the CHAR formula.

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As you can see in the following screens, it is simple to use this formula. Once you input and select the appropriate Unicode, the formula automatically retrieves the symbol corresponding to the code. You can use this formula to decorate your table (when applicable) or visualize data. For instance, you can learn how to use the REPT function with the CHAR function in this article: REPT Function in Google Sheets: Explained

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What is the formula for character count in Google Sheets?

You can count the number of characters in a text string with the LEN function. To learn the LEN formula, check this article: LEN Function in Google Sheets: Explained

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What are the other tips or formulas on text in Google Sheets?

Check the following articles if you are interested in formatting text in cells.
How to Make Text Bold, Italic, and Strikethrough in Google Sheets
How to Align Text in Google Sheets
How to Wrap Text in Cell in Google Sheets
How to Rotate Text in Google Sheets
How to Change Default Font in Google Sheets
How to Indent Texts in Google Sheets: Explained
‍‍How to Capitalize the First Letter in Google Sheets
‍How to Capitalize All Letters in Google Sheets
How to Make All Letters Lowercase in Google Sheets
TEXT Function in Google Sheets: Explained

Do you want to learn how to combine or split text in Google Sheets?
How to Combine Texts in Google Sheets
CONCAT Function in Google Sheets: Explained
How to Use the CONCATENATE function in Google Sheets
How to Split Texts into Columns in Google Sheets
How to Use SPLIT Function in Google Sheets

Do you want to know where a specify character or word is in a text string?
LEFT Function in Google Sheets: Explained
How to Use RIGHT Function in Google Sheets
SEARCH Function in Google Sheets: Explained
FIND Function in Google Sheets: Explained

Do you need to replace a part of text with another characters or words?
How to Use REPLACE Function in Google Sheets
SUBSTITUTE Function in Google Sheets: Explained

Do you like to show a formulae in a cell?
How to Use FORMULATEXT Function in Google Sheets

This function is useful when you need to count the number of characters in a text string.
LEN Function in Google Sheets: Explained

Why don’t you double-check the spelling of your texts or cleaning up extra spaces before printing or closing Google Sheets?
How to Spell-check in Google Sheets
How to Trim Whitespaces in Google Sheets

You can repeat the same text string with this formula.
REPT Function in Google Sheets: Explained

You can learn about other Google Sheets formulas and tips that are not mentioned here on this page: LiveFlow‘s How to Guides

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