CLEAN Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice
CLEAN is an Excel Text function. Removes non-printable characters from text.
CLEAN syntax
=CLEAN(text)
Arguments
text: The text to work with
When to use CLEAN
CLEAN 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 CLEAN function do in Excel?
Removes non-printable characters from text.
What is the syntax of CLEAN in Excel?
The syntax is =CLEAN(text). text: The text to work with.
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