LENGTH() : count the number of characters in a text

The LENGTH() function returns the length of a text string: it counts every character, including spaces and non-printable characters. It returns a number.

The output format of the result is configured in the output field options of the formula editor: see Formula column.

Syntax

LENGTH(texte)

How to reference parameters in TimeTonic: $field_name for a field (link, linked-table column, number, selection, formula, text); "free text" in quotes; no quotes for numbers.

Parameters

# Parameter Description

1 texte The string whose number of characters is to be counted.

Example

Count the characters in a text

"Bonjour" becomes "7".

LENGTH("Bonjour")

Counts every character, including spaces, tabs and line breaks.

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Removes unnecessary spaces from a text string.

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