Learn How to Use Microsoft Excel CODE Function

Microsoft Excel Code Function

The primary use of the CODE function is to get a code for a character. That means the Microsoft Excel CODE function returns the numeric code for a given character. You can also use the CODE function to find out the numeric codes supplied to the CODE function.

CODE Function Return Value

It will return a numeric code corresponding to the character.

CODE Syntax

= CODE (text)

Where the argument:

• text: The text for which you want to get a numeric code.

How to Use Microsoft Excel CODE Function?

Using the CODE function, you can able to return the numeric code for the first character in a string where the code is based on the character set used by your specific computer. 

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