Calc PROPER function

Capitalises the first letter in a text string and any other letters in text that follow any character other than a letter. Converts all other letters to lowercase letters.

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This article describes the formula syntax and usage of the PROPER function.


Description

Capitalises the first letter in a text string and any other letters in text that follow any character other than a letter. Converts all other letters to lowercase letters.


Syntax

PROPER(text)


The PROPER function syntax has the following arguments:
  • text - Required. Text enclosed in quotation marks, a formula that returns text, or a reference to a cell containing the text you want to partially capitalise.

Example

FormulaDescriptionResult
=PROPER({variable})Proper case of the variable (assuming the variable has a value of "this is a TITLE").This Is A Title
=PROPER(2-way street)Proper case of the string.2-Way Street
=PROPER(76BudGet)Proper case of the string.76Budget

Errors

For a full list of formula errors, please read Formula errors.


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