Description
The Microsoft Excel CHAR function returns the character based on the ASCII value.
Syntax
The syntax for the CHAR function in Microsoft Excel is:
CHAR( ascii_value )
Parameters or Arguments
- ascii_value
- The ASCII value used to retrieve the character.
Applies To
- Excel 2016, Excel 2013, Excel 2011 for Mac, Excel 2010, Excel 2007, Excel 2003, Excel XP, Excel 2000
Type of Function
- Worksheet function (WS)
Example (as Worksheet Function)
Let's look at some Excel CHAR function examples and explore how to use the CHAR function as a worksheet function in Microsoft Excel:
Based on the Excel spreadsheet above, the following CHAR examples would return:
=CHAR(A1) Result: "v" =CHAR(A2) Result: "@" =CHAR(72) Result: "H" =CHAR(109) Result: "m"
