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CLEAN

Removes non-printing characters.

Syntax

CLEAN(text)

Example: =CLEAN(A2)

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A tiny spreadsheet with example data. Edit the formula or any number and see the result.

Formula in D2: =CLEAN(A2)

Example spreadsheet for CLEAN
ABCD
1TextOtherResult
2Alice Johnsonalice johnsonAlice Johnson
3[email protected][email protected]
4 extra spaces
5SKU-2026-0415
6iced coffee, tea, sugar
7Order 417 shipped
Result in D2: Alice Johnson
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