# MID

The MID function returns a specific number of characters from a text string, starting at the position you specify, based on the number of characters you specify. When used with a number, the resultant value is stored as text.

### Syntax

```javascript
mid (text, position, length)
```

### Arguments

text/number - The text string containing the characters you want to extract. Required. 

position - The position of the first character you want to extract in the text. Required. 

length - Specifies the number of characters you want MID to return from the text. Required. 

### Example

```javascript
mid([Full Name],0,7)
//When the field Full Name has the value Johny Rivers, this will return Johny R
```

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### **Excel equivalent**

[MID](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/mid-midb-functions-d5f9e25c-d7d6-472e-b568-4ecb12433028)


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