# LOWER

The LOWER function converts a text string into lowercase. Node references are also accepted as arguments.

### Syntax

```javascript
lower(value:string)
```

### Arguments

value- A text string. Required.

### Example

```javascript
lower('INFORiver')
//Returns “inforiver"
```

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### **Excel equivalent**

[**Lower**](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/lower-function-3f21df02-a80c-44b2-afaf-81358f9fdeb4)