# REPLACE

The REPLACE function replaces an input text string with a given value for a specified index and length. Node references are also accepted as arguments. The index starts at 1 i.e. the first character of the input string will have an index of 1. 

### Syntax

```javascript
replace(old_string:string, index:number, length:number, replace_text:string)
```

### Arguments

old\_string- A text string.Required. 

index- A number indicating the position at which the string should be replaced.Required. 

length- A number indicating the number of characters to be replaced in the input string.Required. 

replace\_text- A text string that will replace a part/all of the old\_string parameter.Required.

### Example

```javascript
REPLACE('INFORIVER', 1, 4, 'LUMEL')
//Returns “LUMELRIVER"
```

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### **Excel equivalent**

[**Replace**](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/replace-function-8d799074-2425-4a8a-84bc-82472868878a)


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