left_xl: left_xl function This function replicates the LEFT function...

In NHSDataDictionaRy: NHS Data Dictionary Toolset for NHS Lookups

Description

left_xl function This function replicates the LEFT function in Excel and is utilised for left trimming of character strings

Usage

left_xl(text, num_char = 0)

Arguments

text	The text you want to LEFT trim
num_char	The number of characters your want to trim by

Value

Trims the text entered by the number of character parameter and returns the trimmed string

Examples

left_xl(text= "This is some example text", num_char = 4)

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