# CHAR

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## Content



This function returns the character specified by a number.

## Syntax

CHAR(*value*)

## Arguments

For the argument, use a number between 1 and 255 specifying which character you want from the Windows character set (ANSI).

## Data Types

Accepts numeric data. Returns string data.

## Examples

`CHAR(B2)`
`CHAR(R2C2)`
`CHAR(66)` gives the result B
`CHAR(218)` gives the result Ú

## Version Available

This function is available in product version 1.0 or later.

## See Also

[CODE](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-functionsall/formulas-functsAtoC/FunctionCODE) \| [CONCATENATE](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-functionsall/formulas-functsAtoC/FunctionCONCATENATE) \| [LOWER](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-functionsall/formulas-functsFtoK/FunctionLOWER) \| [PROPER](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-functionsall/formulas-functsMtoQ/FunctionPROPER) \| [UPPER](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-functionsall/formulas-functsTtoZ/FunctionUPPER) \| [Text Functions](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-overview/formulas-functs/formulas-functtypes/formulas-functstext)