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Syntax
=RIGHT(text, [num_chars])| Argument | What it means |
|---|---|
text | The text or cell. |
num_chars | How many characters. 1 if left out. |
Examples with results
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Examples that need no data
=RIGHT("INV-2025-0042",4)The last four characters
Stock levels (fictional)
| Row | A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SKU | Item | On hand | Reorder level | Unit cost |
| 2 | A-100 | Hinge 40 mm | 120 | 50 | 0.8 |
| 3 | A-110 | Bracket set | 18 | 30 | 4.2 |
| 4 | A-120 | Oak board | 6 | 10 | 22 |
| 5 | A-130 | Zinc pin | 300 | 100 | 0.15 |
| 6 | A-140 | Door handle | 9 | 12 | 7.5 |
=RIGHT(A2,3)The number part of a SKU
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How people use RIGHT at work
- Administration
The last four digits of a reference.
Data: Customer invoices (fictional)=RIGHT(A2,4) - Operations
Pull the numeric part of a SKU.
Data: Stock levels (fictional)=VALUE(RIGHT(A3,3))
Common mistakes and tips
- If num_chars is larger than the text, you get the whole text.
Works in
All versions of Excel, and Google Sheets.
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