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=PROPER()
Capitalizes 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.
Applies To:
Excel for Microsoft 365Excel for Microsoft 365 for MacExcel 2024Excel 2024 for MacExcel 2021Excel 2021 for MacExcel 2019Excel 2016
=PROPER(text)
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Output typeText
Popularity50 / 100
VolatileNo
Dynamic ArrayNo
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◧ Arguments
| Argument | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
text |
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 capitalize. |
▣ Examples
▦ Data
| Cell | Value |
|---|---|
A2 |
this is a TITLE |
A3 |
2-way street |
A4 |
76BudGet |
A5 |
this is a TITLE |
A6 |
2-way street |
A7 |
76BudGet |
Proper case of thestring in A2.
=PROPER(A2)
Result:
This Is A Title
Proper case of the string in A3.
=PROPER(A3)
Result:
2-Way Street
Proper case of the string in A4.
=PROPER(A4)
Result:
76Budget
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