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UNICODE function in Google Sheets

Returns the decimal Unicode value of the first character of the text.

=UNICODE(text)

UNICODE syntax and parameters

One argument, one required.

  • textstringRequired

UNICODE examples

Formulas you'll actually reuse.

  1. The code point of the euro sign:

    =UNICODE("€")

    Result8364

  2. Flag entries that start with a non-ASCII character:

    =UNICODE(LEFT(A2, 1)) > 127

    ResultTRUE

UNICODE in Excel

Same name — your formula ports as-is.

Try UNICODE in the playground

Edit the example — nothing to install.

Preloaded with the UNICODE formula from Example 1 — change anything and watch it respond.

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