Text =SUBSTITUTE(text, old_text, new_text, [instance_num])

Quiz =SUBSTITUTE — 15 Questions

15 quiz questions about =SUBSTITUTE — test syntax, arguments, examples & errors!

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Question 1 of 15 1/15

Does =SUBSTITUTE return a dynamic array?

Question 2 of 15 2/15

Which function is related to =SUBSTITUTE?

Question 3 of 15 3/15

In =SUBSTITUTE, which is argument #2?

Question 4 of 15 4/15

Is argument “old_text” required in =SUBSTITUTE?

Question 5 of 15 5/15

How many optional arguments does =SUBSTITUTE have?

Question 6 of 15 6/15

Is argument “text” required in =SUBSTITUTE?

Question 7 of 15 7/15

How many arguments does =SUBSTITUTE have in total?

Question 8 of 15 8/15

What is the type of argument “instance_num” in =SUBSTITUTE?

Question 9 of 15 9/15

How many required arguments does =SUBSTITUTE have?

Question 10 of 15 10/15

What is the type of argument “new_text” in =SUBSTITUTE?

Question 11 of 15 11/15

Is argument “instance_num” required in =SUBSTITUTE?

Question 12 of 15 12/15

Since which Excel version is =SUBSTITUTE available?

Question 13 of 15 13/15

What is the type of argument “text” in =SUBSTITUTE?

Question 14 of 15 14/15

What is the type of argument “old_text” in =SUBSTITUTE?

Question 15 of 15 15/15

Which is the correct syntax of =SUBSTITUTE?

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1. Does =SUBSTITUTE return a dynamic array?

A. No ✓
B. Yes
C. No
D. —

Explanation: SUBSTITUTE does not spill.

2. Which function is related to =SUBSTITUTE?

A. RADIANS
B. TRIM ✓
C. PPMT
D. PI

Explanation: “TRIM” is related to SUBSTITUTE.

3. In =SUBSTITUTE, which is argument #2?

A. text
B. value
C. old_text ✓
D. instance_num

Explanation: Argument #2 is “old_text”.

4. Is argument “old_text” required in =SUBSTITUTE?

A. Yes
B. Yes ✓
C. —
D. No

Explanation: “old_text” is required.

5. How many optional arguments does =SUBSTITUTE have?

A. 1 ✓
B. 2
C. 0
D. 3

Explanation: =SUBSTITUTE has 3 required, 1 optional (4 total).

6. Is argument “text” required in =SUBSTITUTE?

A. Yes
B. Yes ✓
C. No
D. —

Explanation: “text” is required.

7. How many arguments does =SUBSTITUTE have in total?

A. 3
B. 6
C. 4 ✓
D. 5

Explanation: =SUBSTITUTE has 3 required, 1 optional (4 total).

8. What is the type of argument “instance_num” in =SUBSTITUTE?

A. Value
B. Any type ✓
C. Mixed
D. Logical

Explanation: Type of “instance_num” is “Any type”.

9. How many required arguments does =SUBSTITUTE have?

A. 5
B. 2
C. 3 ✓
D. 4

Explanation: =SUBSTITUTE has 3 required, 1 optional (4 total).

10. What is the type of argument “new_text” in =SUBSTITUTE?

A. Array
B. Value
C. Any type ✓
D. Text

Explanation: Type of “new_text” is “Any type”.

11. Is argument “instance_num” required in =SUBSTITUTE?

A. No
B. Yes
C. No ✓
D. —

Explanation: “instance_num” is optional.

12. Since which Excel version is =SUBSTITUTE available?

A. Excel 2019
B. Excel 365
C. Excel 2007 (Compatibility)
D. All versions ✓

Explanation: Version: “All versions”.

13. What is the type of argument “text” in =SUBSTITUTE?

A. Value
B. Reference
C. Date
D. Any type ✓

Explanation: Type of “text” is “Any type”.

14. What is the type of argument “old_text” in =SUBSTITUTE?

A. Mixed
B. Text
C. Date
D. Any type ✓

Explanation: Type of “old_text” is “Any type”.

15. Which is the correct syntax of =SUBSTITUTE?

A. SUBSTITUTE(text, old_text, new_text, [instance_num])
B. =TRIM(text, old_text, new_text, [instance_num])
C. =SUBSTITUTE(text, old_text, new_text, [instance_num]) ✓
D. =SUBSTITUTE(text, old_text, new_text, [instance_num], 0)

Explanation: Correct syntax: =SUBSTITUTE(text, old_text, new_text, [instance_num])