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How to Use REPLACE() in Google Sheets

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Replaces part of a text string with a different text string.

How To Actually Use REPLACE() in Sheets

REPLACE(text, position, length, new_text)

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In cell B1, use the REPLACE() function to replace the first 3 characters of the text in cell A1 with 'XYZ'. The result should display 'XYZ' followed by the remaining characters from A1.

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