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ASC(text)

 
 Returns the text string with all the characters converted to single byte characters.

 textThe text string to convert to single byte characters.

 REMARKS
 
  • This function is only available if you have the Analysis ToolPak add-in installed.
     
  • This function does not appear in the Function Wizard, but it does exist.
     
  • English letters by default are double byte.

     EXAMPLES
     
     A
    1=ASC("hello") = hello
    2=ASC("EXCEL") = EXCEL
    3=ASC(10) = 10
     

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