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UNICODE

Returns the decimal Unicode value of the first character of the text.

TextUNICODE(text)

UNICODE

The UNICODE function in Google Sheets returns the decimal Unicode value of the first character of the text.

Function Syntax and Parameters

Syntax: UNICODE(text)

Parameters:

  • text: The text from which to extract the Unicode value of the first character.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

  1. Using UNICODE function:
    • Example: =UNICODE("A")
    • Result: 65

Use Cases and Scenarios

There are numerous use cases for the UNICODE function:

  1. Character Mapping: Use UNICODE to map characters to their corresponding Unicode values.
  2. Text Analysis: Extract Unicode values to analyze and compare different texts.

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