How to use the ASC function
The ASC function converts full-width (double-byte) characters to half-width (single-byte) characters. This function is for double-byte character set (DBCS) languages.
Excel Function Syntax
ASC(text)
Arguments
| text | Required. Text value or a cell reference. |
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If text does not contain any full-width letters, text is not changed.
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Functions in 'Text'
The ASC function function is one of many functions in the 'Text' category.
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