The FIND function in Excel is used to locate the position of a substring (a piece of text) within another string. It returns the position number of the first character where the substring is found. The function is case-sensitive and does not allow wildcards, making it ideal for precise string matching.

The MID function in Excel is a powerful text function that lets you extract a specific number of characters from any position within a string—not just the beginning or end. It's incredibly useful when your data is embedded in the middle of a text value, such as codes, dates, or combined fields.

The RIGHT function in Excel is the mirror of the LEFT function. It allows users to extract a specific number of characters from the end (right side) of a text string. This function is especially useful when dealing with fixed-format codes, dates, or trailing data. Let’s walk through how to use it—from beginner to advanced level—complete with examples and practical tips.

The LEFT function in Excel is a powerful text function that extracts a specific number of characters from the beginning (left side) of a text string. It’s widely used in data cleaning, formatting, and analysis.