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Excel CHAR Function

CHAR Function Example

How to use the CHAR Function

This Excel tutorial explains how to use the Excel CHAR function with syntax and examples.

SUMMARY:

The Excel CHAR function use to converts a number into single Character relating to a supplied input number set from 1 to 255.

For example,

  • The formula =CHAR(89) would return "Y"
  • The formula =CHAR(55) would return "7"

PURPOSE:

To convert a number into Character.

RETURN VALUE:

The CHAR function returns single character String text.

SYNTAX:

=CHAR(number)

ARGUMENTS:

The CHAR function syntax has the following arguments:

  • number: Required. Any number range between from 1 to 255, that you want to convert into character text.

REMARKS:

  • It Converts only number from the range between 1 and 255.
  • If the input argument "number" is not numeric, then #VALUE! is returned.
  • If the input argument "number" is not from the range between 1 and 255, then #VALUE! is returned.

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