Text =MID(text, start_num, num_chars)

Quiz =MID — 15 Questions

15 quiz questions about =MID — test syntax, arguments, examples & errors!

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What is the type of argument “num_chars” in =MID?

Question 2 of 15 2/15

Since which Excel version is =MID available?

Question 3 of 15 3/15

In =MID, which is argument #1?

Question 4 of 15 4/15

How many required arguments does =MID have?

Question 5 of 15 5/15

Which statement about =MID is correct?

Question 6 of 15 6/15

What is the type of argument “start_num” in =MID?

Question 7 of 15 7/15

Is argument “start_num” required in =MID?

Question 8 of 15 8/15

How many arguments does =MID have in total?

Question 9 of 15 9/15

In =MID, which is argument #2?

Question 10 of 15 10/15

Is =MID volatile?

Question 11 of 15 11/15

Is argument “text” required in =MID?

Question 12 of 15 12/15

Is argument “num_chars” required in =MID?

Question 13 of 15 13/15

How many optional arguments does =MID have?

Question 14 of 15 14/15

What is the type of argument “text” in =MID?

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Which is the correct syntax of =MID?

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1. What is the type of argument “num_chars” in =MID?

A. Number
B. Array
C. Text
D. Any type ✓

Explanation: Type of “num_chars” is “Any type”.

2. Since which Excel version is =MID available?

A. Excel 2019
B. Excel 2007 (Compatibility)
C. Excel 365
D. All versions ✓

Explanation: Version: “All versions”.

3. In =MID, which is argument #1?

A. lookup_value
B. start_num
C. text ✓
D. criteria

Explanation: Argument #1 is “text”.

4. How many required arguments does =MID have?

A. 3 ✓
B. 4
C. 5
D. 2

Explanation: =MID has 3 required, 0 optional (3 total).

5. Which statement about =MID is correct?

A. Select entire column for best performance
B. The MIDB function is deprecated. In workbooks set to Compatibility Version 2, MID has improved behavior with Surrogate Pairs, counting them as one character instead of two. Variation Selectors (commonly used with emojis) will still be counted as separate characters. Read more here: The Unicode standard ✓
C. Volatile and recalculates every time
D. Only works in old versions

Explanation: Correct: The MIDB function is deprecated. In workbooks set to Compatibility Version 2, MID has improved behavior with Surrogate Pairs, counting them as one character instead of two. Variation Selectors (commonly used with emojis) will still be counted as separate characters. Read more here: The Unicode standard

6. What is the type of argument “start_num” in =MID?

A. Mixed
B. Reference
C. Any type ✓
D. Number

Explanation: Type of “start_num” is “Any type”.

7. Is argument “start_num” required in =MID?

A. Yes ✓
B. Yes
C. —
D. No

Explanation: “start_num” is required.

8. How many arguments does =MID have in total?

A. 5
B. 3 ✓
C. 4
D. 2

Explanation: =MID has 3 required, 0 optional (3 total).

9. In =MID, which is argument #2?

A. start_num ✓
B. value
C. range
D. num_chars

Explanation: Argument #2 is “start_num”.

10. Is =MID volatile?

A. Yes
B. No ✓
C. No
D. —

Explanation: MID is not volatile.

11. Is argument “text” required in =MID?

A. Yes
B. Yes ✓
C. No
D. —

Explanation: “text” is required.

12. Is argument “num_chars” required in =MID?

A. —
B. Yes ✓
C. Yes
D. No

Explanation: “num_chars” is required.

13. How many optional arguments does =MID have?

A. 0 ✓
B. 2
C. 3
D. 1

Explanation: =MID has 3 required, 0 optional (3 total).

14. What is the type of argument “text” in =MID?

A. Any type ✓
B. Logical
C. Reference
D. Array

Explanation: Type of “text” is “Any type”.

15. Which is the correct syntax of =MID?

A. =MID(text, start_num, num_chars) ✓
B. =FIND(text, start_num, num_chars)
C. MID(text, start_num, num_chars)
D. =MID(text, start_num, num_chars, 0)

Explanation: Correct syntax: =MID(text, start_num, num_chars)