Excel LEN Function: How to Use It, with Examples
Turkish: UZUNLUK

Returns the number of characters in a text, including spaces.

LEN syntax

=LEN(text)

In Turkish Excel: =UZUNLUK(metin)

ArgumentDescription
textThe text to count.

LEN examples

Sample table:

ABC
1Full nameEmailCode
2ayşe yılmazayse@ornek.comTR-2026-001
3 Mehmet Demir mehmet@ornek.comTR-2026-042
=LEN(B2)
Result: 14

Number of characters in the email address.

Results were calculated in real Excel.

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About LEN Function

Returns the number of characters in a text, including spaces.

Turkish function names were taken directly from Turkish Excel, and the example results on formula pages were calculated in real Excel. Everything runs in your browser; your data is never uploaded.

How to use LEN Function

  1. Type the formulaStart typing =LEN( in a cell; Excel shows the arguments.
  2. Fill in the argumentsSeparate them with commas (semicolons in Turkish Excel).
  3. Press EnterCheck the result; you can also try it in the tester below.

Frequently asked questions

What is LEN in Turkish Excel?

In Turkish Excel, LEN is called UZUNLUK. Turkish Excel also separates arguments with semicolons (;) instead of commas.

Which Excel versions have LEN?

LEN is available in all current Excel versions (2010 and later, Microsoft 365).