asc PowerHome formula function
Description
Converts the first character of a string to its Unicode integer value.
Syntax
asc ( string )
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string
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The string for which you want the Unicode value of the first character
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Return value
Integer. Returns the Unicode value of the first character in string.
Usage
Use Asc to test the case of a character or manipulate text and letters.
To find out the case of a character, you can check whether its Unicode value is within the appropriate range.