ASC Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice
ASC is an Excel Text function. Converts full-width characters to half-width characters.
ASC syntax
=ASC(text)
Arguments
text: The text to work with
When to use ASC
ASC is used to clean up and reshape text data pulled from other systems before reporting on it.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the ASC function do in Excel?
Converts full-width characters to half-width characters.
What is the syntax of ASC in Excel?
The syntax is =ASC(text). text: The text to work with.
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