BeginnerText
Syntax
=UPPER(text)| Argument | What it means |
|---|---|
text | The text or cell. |
Examples with results
Every result below is calculated by the practice engine on the sample data shown, not typed in by hand.
Examples that need no data
=UPPER("Dubai")DUBAI
Stock levels (fictional)
| Row | A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SKU | Item | On hand | Reorder level | Unit cost |
| 2 | A-100 | Hinge 40 mm | 120 | 50 | 0.8 |
| 3 | A-110 | Bracket set | 18 | 30 | 4.2 |
| 4 | A-120 | Oak board | 6 | 10 | 22 |
| 5 | A-130 | Zinc pin | 300 | 100 | 0.15 |
| 6 | A-140 | Door handle | 9 | 12 | 7.5 |
=UPPER(A2)Make a SKU capitals
Try it yourself
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The practice box runs in your browser with BDK’s own calculator, which covers about 60 common functions. Cell references work as in Excel (B2, B2:B9). Your formulas are not saved or sent anywhere. For anything unusual, check the result in Excel itself.
How people use UPPER at work
- Administration
Standardise codes before you compare them.
Data: Stock levels (fictional)=UPPER(A2) - General office
Capitalise a country code.
=UPPER("ae")
Common mistakes and tips
- Lookups ignore case already, so you usually only need UPPER for tidy display.
Works in
All versions of Excel, and Google Sheets.
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