Syntax
CHAR(number)
- number—The number to convert into a character
Sample usage
CHAR(126)
Usage notes
This is based on your computer operating system’s character set. You may see different results when using this formula on a different computer.
Examples
You can use CHAR(10) to add a line break within a formula.
="Apples" + CHAR(10) + "Oranges"
The above formula will display as follows:
Apples
Oranges
To display a line break, you must use Wrap Text in that cell. For more information about cell formatting, see Formatting Options.
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