RIGHT function

Returns characters from the end of a text value.

Syntax

=RIGHT(text, [num_chars])
ArgumentWhat it means
textThe text or cell to read.
num_chars
optional
How many characters to take. Defaults to 1.

Example

=RIGHT(A2, 4)

Takes the last four characters, so "INV-2041" becomes "2041".

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Price
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Apples
12
$0.50
2024-01-15
Bananas
30
$0.25
2024-02-29
Cherries
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$3.20
2024-04-30
Dates
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$2.75
2024-07-27
Figs
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$1.90
2024-12-01

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A number, or a cell like =$H$1

AaBbCc 123

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