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

Quiz =TEXTBEFORE — 15 Questions

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

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In =TEXTBEFORE, which is argument #2?

Question 2 of 15 2/15

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

Question 3 of 15 3/15

Which function is NOT related to =TEXTBEFORE?

Question 4 of 15 4/15

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

Question 5 of 15 5/15

Is =TEXTBEFORE volatile?

Question 6 of 15 6/15

In =TEXTBEFORE, which is argument #3?

Question 7 of 15 7/15

What is the fix for #N/A in =TEXTBEFORE?

Question 8 of 15 8/15

How many required arguments does =TEXTBEFORE have?

Question 9 of 15 9/15

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

Question 10 of 15 10/15

Is argument “match_end” required in =TEXTBEFORE?

Question 11 of 15 11/15

Which statement about =TEXTBEFORE is correct?

Question 12 of 15 12/15

What usually causes #N/A in =TEXTBEFORE?

Question 13 of 15 13/15

Which formula is a valid example of =TEXTBEFORE?

Question 14 of 15 14/15

What is the output type of =TEXTBEFORE?

Question 15 of 15 15/15

Is argument “text” required in =TEXTBEFORE?

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1. In =TEXTBEFORE, which is argument #2?

A. if_not_found
B. criteria
C. lookup_value
D. delimiter ✓

Explanation: Argument #2 is “delimiter”.

2. What is the type of argument “text” in =TEXTBEFORE?

A. Text ✓
B. Value
C. Number
D. Date

Explanation: Type of “text” is “Text”.

3. Which function is NOT related to =TEXTBEFORE?

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

Explanation: “MINA” is not related to TEXTBEFORE.

4. What is the type of argument “delimiter” in =TEXTBEFORE?

A. Array
B. Reference
C. Mixed
D. Text ✓

Explanation: Type of “delimiter” is “Text”.

5. Is =TEXTBEFORE volatile?

A. No
B. Yes
C. —
D. No ✓

Explanation: TEXTBEFORE is not volatile.

6. In =TEXTBEFORE, which is argument #3?

A. text
B. instance_num ✓
C. match_end
D. if_not_found

Explanation: Argument #3 is “instance_num”.

7. What is the fix for #N/A in =TEXTBEFORE?

A. Only works in old versions
B. Text is always ignored
C. Check the delimiter or specify a fallback value in the last argument ✓
D. اگر instance_num برابر ۰ باشد یا بزرگ‌تر از طول text باشد، اکسل خطای #VALUE! را برمی‌گرداند.

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

8. How many required arguments does =TEXTBEFORE have?

A. 3
B. 4
C. 1
D. 2 ✓

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

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

A. Mixed
B. Number ✓
C. Array
D. Value

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

10. Is argument “match_end” required in =TEXTBEFORE?

A. —
B. No
C. Yes
D. No ✓

Explanation: “match_end” is optional.

11. Which statement about =TEXTBEFORE is correct?

A. Select entire column for best performance
B. Output is always a dynamic array
C. Volatile and recalculates every time
D. When searching with an empty delimiter value, TEXTBEFORE matches immediately. It returns empty text when searching from the front (if instance_num is positive) and the entire text when searching from the end (if instance_num is negative). ✓

Explanation: Correct: When searching with an empty delimiter value, TEXTBEFORE matches immediately. It returns empty text when searching from the front (if instance_num is positive) and the entire text when searching from the end (if instance_num is negative).

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

A. Select entire column for best performance
B. Requires add-in
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. Volatile and recalculates every time

13. Which formula is a valid example of =TEXTBEFORE?

A. =TEXTBEFORE(A2,"Red") ✓
B. =LEFT(A2,"Red")
C. TEXTBEFORE(A2,"Red")
D. =TEXTBEFORE(A2,"Red", 0)

Explanation: Correct example: =TEXTBEFORE(A2,"Red")

14. What is the output type of =TEXTBEFORE?

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

Explanation: Output is “Text”.

15. Is argument “text” required in =TEXTBEFORE?

A. —
B. No
C. Yes ✓
D. Yes

Explanation: “text” is required.