Left() returns a string consisting of the first (leftmost) characters of the input string, where the number of characters is determined by the second argument.
Syntax:
Left(text, count)
Return data type: string
Arguments:
| Argument | Description |
|---|---|
| text | The original string. |
| count | Defines the number of characters to included from the left-hand part of the string text. |
Example - Left advanced scenario
See also Index - script and chart function, which allows more complex string analysis.