Text =TEXTBEFORE(text,delimiter,[instance_num], [match_mode], [match_end], [if_not_found])

Quiz =TEXTBEFORE — 10 Questions

10 quiz questions about =TEXTBEFORE — test syntax, arguments, examples & errors!

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Is argument “if_not_found” required in =TEXTBEFORE?

Question 2 of 10 2/10

Which is the correct syntax of =TEXTBEFORE?

Question 3 of 10 3/10

What is the output type of =TEXTBEFORE?

Question 4 of 10 4/10

Is argument “delimiter” required in =TEXTBEFORE?

Question 5 of 10 5/10

Which function is NOT related to =TEXTBEFORE?

Question 6 of 10 6/10

What is the type of argument “if_not_found” in =TEXTBEFORE?

Question 7 of 10 7/10

Which function is related to =TEXTBEFORE?

Question 8 of 10 8/10

Is argument “instance_num” required in =TEXTBEFORE?

Question 9 of 10 9/10

How many optional arguments does =TEXTBEFORE have?

Question 10 of 10 10/10

What usually causes #N/A in =TEXTBEFORE?

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1. Is argument “if_not_found” required in =TEXTBEFORE?

A. —
B. Yes
C. No ✓
D. No

Explanation: “if_not_found” is optional.

2. Which is the correct syntax of =TEXTBEFORE?

A. =LEFT(text,delimiter,[instance_num], [match_mode], [match_end], [if_not_found])
B. TEXTBEFORE(text,delimiter,[instance_num], [match_mode], [match_end], [if_not_found])
C. =TEXTBEFORE(text,delimiter,[instance_num], [match_mode], [match_end], [if_not_found]) ✓
D. =TEXTBEFORE(text,delimiter,[instance_num], [match_mode], [match_end], [if_not_found], 0)

Explanation: Correct syntax: =TEXTBEFORE(text,delimiter,[instance_num], [match_mode], [match_end], [if_not_found])

3. What is the output type of =TEXTBEFORE?

A. Number
B. Date
C. Text ✓
D. Reference

Explanation: Output is “Text”.

4. Is argument “delimiter” required in =TEXTBEFORE?

A. Yes
B. —
C. Yes ✓
D. No

Explanation: “delimiter” is required.

5. Which function is NOT related to =TEXTBEFORE?

A. HIDDEN ✓
B. REGEXEXTRACT
C. LEFT
D. MID

Explanation: “HIDDEN” is not related to TEXTBEFORE.

6. What is the type of argument “if_not_found” in =TEXTBEFORE?

A. Logical
B. Mixed
C. Date
D. Number ✓

Explanation: Type of “if_not_found” is “Number”.

7. Which function is related to =TEXTBEFORE?

A. TANH
B. LEFT ✓
C. TIME
D. LOG10

Explanation: “LEFT” is related to TEXTBEFORE.

8. Is argument “instance_num” required in =TEXTBEFORE?

A. No
B. Yes
C. No ✓
D. —

Explanation: “instance_num” is optional.

9. How many optional arguments does =TEXTBEFORE have?

A. 5
B. 4 ✓
C. 3
D. 6

Explanation: =TEXTBEFORE has 2 required, 4 optional (6 total).

10. What usually causes #N/A in =TEXTBEFORE?

A. Only works in old versions
B. Output is always a dynamic array
C. By default, #N/A is returned. Excel returns a #N/A error if delimiter isn't contained in text. Excel returns a #N/A error if instance_num is greater than the number of occurrences of delimiter in text. ✓
D. Select entire column for best performance

Explanation: By default, #N/A is returned. Excel returns a #N/A error if delimiter isn't contained in text. Excel returns a #N/A error if instance_num is greater than the number of occurrences of delimiter in text. — Fix: Check the delimiter or specify a fallback value in the last argument