UPPER function

Converts text to uppercase.

Syntax

UPPER(text)

Text     is the text you want converted to uppercase. Text can be a reference or text string.

Example

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  1. Create a blank workbook or worksheet.
  2. Select the example in the Help topic.

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Selecting an example from Help

Selecting an example from Help
  1. Press CTRL+C.
  2. In the worksheet, select cell A1, and press CTRL+V.
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Data
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Yield
Formula Description (Result)
=UPPER(A2) Upper case of first string (TOTAL)
=UPPER(A3) Upper case of second string (YIELD)
 
 
Applies to:
Excel 2007