Get Proper Excel Function Template

First, insert a temporary column next to the column that contains the text you want to convert. In this case, we've added a new column (B) to the right of the Customer Name column. In cell B2, type =PROPER(A2), then press Enter. This formula converts the name in cell A2 from uppercase to proper case.

The Microsoft Excel PROPER function sets the first character in each word to uppercase and the rest to lowercase. The PROPER function is a built-in function in Excel that is categorized as a String/Text Function. It can be used as a worksheet function (WS) in Excel.

Just select all the cells at the same time, then enter the formula normally as you would for the first cell. Then, when you're done, instead of pressing Enter, press Control + Enter. Excel will add the same formula to all cells in the selection, adjusting references as needed.

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= Upper(B1) converts text to all upper case. = Lower(B1) converts text to all lower case. = Proper(B1) converts text to proper case, or title case (the first letter of each word is capitalized)

The parts of a function The basic syntax for a function is an equals sign (=), the function name (SUM, for example), and one or more arguments. Arguments contain the information you want to calculate. The function in the example below would add the values of the cell range A1:A20.

It capitalizes the first letter of any word that follows a non-text character. For example: =PROPER(hello,excel) returns Hello,Excel. Numbers, special characters, and punctuations are not changed by the PROPER function. If you use a null character (or a reference to an empty cell), it will return a null character.

Select a cell. Type the equal sign =. Note: Formulas in Excel always begin with the equal sign. Select a cell or type its address in the selected cell. Enter an operator. ... Select the next cell, or type its address in the selected cell. Press Enter.