# PROPER

The **PROPER** function converts the first character of a text string into uppercase. The remaining characters will be lowercase. Node references are also accepted as arguments.

### Syntax

```javascript
proper(value:string)
```

### Arguments

value - A text string. Required.

### Example

```javascript
proper('INFORiver')
//Returns “Inforiver".
```

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### **Excel equivalent**

[**Proper**](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/proper-function-52a5a283-e8b2-49be-8506-b2887b889f94)