How to Capitalize Text in Microsoft Excel

Capitalizing Text in Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Excel provides three handy functions for formatting text: UPPER, LOWER, and PROPER. Each of these functions serves a unique purpose, helping you transform text in your spreadsheet. Here’s a breakdown of how to use them:

1. Convert Text to Uppercase Using UPPER

Use the UPPER function to capitalize all letters in your text.

Syntax:

excelCopyEdit=UPPER(cell_reference)

Steps:

1. Select a Cell: Click on the cell where you want the uppercase text.
2. Enter the Formula:
   • To use text from another cell:excelCopyEdit=UPPER(B3) Replace B3 with the cell containing your text.
   • To use text directly in the function:excelCopyEdit=UPPER("Your Text")
3. Press Enter: Excel will display the text in all uppercase letters.

2. Convert Text to Lowercase Using LOWER

The LOWER function converts all letters in your text to lowercase.

Syntax:

excelCopyEdit=LOWER(cell_reference)

Steps:

1. Select a Cell: Click on the cell where you want the lowercase text.
2. Enter the Formula:
   • To use text from another cell:excelCopyEdit=LOWER(B3)
   • To use text directly:excelCopyEdit=LOWER("Your Text")
3. Press Enter: Excel will display the text in lowercase.

3. Convert Text to Proper Case Using PROPER

The PROPER function capitalizes the first letter of each word, leaving the rest in lowercase.

Syntax:

excelCopyEdit=PROPER(cell_reference)

Steps:

1. Select a Cell: Click on the cell where you want the proper case text.
2. Enter the Formula:
   • To use text from another cell:excelCopyEdit=PROPER(B3)
   • To use text directly:excelCopyEdit=PROPER("your text")
3. Press Enter: Excel will apply proper case formatting to the text.

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