LEFT Function (VisioShapeSheet)
Returns the left-most character or characters in a text string, based on the number of characters you specify.
Syntax
LEFT(text, [, num_chars_opt ])
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| text |
Required |
String |
The text string that contains the characters you want to extract. |
| num_chars_opt |
Optional |
Numeric |
The number of characters you want to extract. |
Return value
String
Remarks
The value of num_chars_opt must be greater than or equal to zero (0).
If num_chars_opt is greater than the length of the text, LEFT returns all of the text. If num_chars_opt is omitted, it is assumed to be 1.
Example
LEFT ("January 1, 2004", 3)
Returns the value "Jan".