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Excel PROPER Function Tutorial

The PROPER function in Excel is used to convert text to proper case, where the first letter of each word is capitalized, and the rest are in lowercase. This is particularly useful for formatting names, titles, or any text that requires standardized capitalization.

Syntax:

=PROPER(text)
  • text: The text string or cell reference you want to convert to proper case.

Steps to Use PROPER Function:

  1. Select the cell where you want the result to appear.
  2. Type =PROPER( and then select the cell containing the text you want to convert.
  3. Close the parentheses and press Enter.
  4. The text will now be displayed in proper case.

Example:
If cell A1 contains the text “john doe”, entering =PROPER(A1) in another cell will return “John Doe”.

Notes:

  • The PROPER function does not affect numbers or special characters.
  • It capitalizes the first letter after any non-letter character, such as spaces or hyphens.

Common Use Cases:

  • Formatting names and surnames.
  • Standardizing titles or headings.
  • Preparing data for reports or presentations.