# BITLSHIFT

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## Content



This function calculates the value shifted left by the specified number of bits.

## Syntax

BITLSHIFT(*value, shift\_amt*)

## Arguments

This function has the following arguments:

| **Argument** | **Description** |
| -------- | ----------- |
| *value* | Refers to a value that you want to shift. |
| *shift\_amt* | Refers to a number of bits to be shifted by. |

## Remarks

Shifting a number left is similar to adding zeros (0) at right end of the binary representation of that number. If *shift\_amt* is a negative number, then the *value* will be shifted to right.

## Data Types

Accepts numeric data for both arguments. Returns numeric data.

## Examples

`BITLSHIFT(3,5)` gives the result 96.
`BITLSHIFT(1,4)` gives the result 16.

## Version Available

This function is available in Spread for Windows Forms 11.0 or later.