LEFT
The LEFT function returns the first character or characters in a text string, based on the number of characters you specify. When used with a number, the resultant value is stored as text.
Syntax
Arguments
text/number - Required. The text string that contains the characters you want to extract
num_chars - Required. Specifies the number of characters you want LEFT to extract.
Example
When the field Full Name has the value of Johny Rivers, this will return John
Excel equivalent
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