This video explains the LEN function in Microsoft Excel. It covers what the function does, its parameters, and how to use it with practical examples to count the number of characters in a text string, including spaces and symbols.
Key takeaways
The LEN function in Excel is used to count the number of characters in a text string.
The LEN function has one parameter: the text string whose characters need to be counted.
The LEN function counts spaces as characters.
The function can be applied to text entered directly or to the content of a cell.
The video demonstrates how to apply the LEN function and drag it down to auto-fill for multiple cells.
