Excel UPPER function
Converts text to uppercase. In Spanish Excel it is called MAYUSC.
Syntax
English Excel
=UPPER(text)
Spanish Excel (Mexico)
=MAYUSC(texto)
Spanish Excel (Spain, Latin America)
=MAYUSC(texto)
| Argument | What it is |
|---|---|
| text | The text to convert. |
Example
UPPER turns text to uppercase. Handy for codes, plates or IDs typed in different ways.
=UPPER(A2)
Common mistake
Its siblings are LOWER (lowercase) and PROPER (capitalized words).
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Practice UPPER
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UPPER
UPPER turns text to uppercase. Handy for codes, plates or IDs typed in different ways.
In B2, write the code in uppercase.
| A | B | C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | As typed | Code | |
| 2 | abc-123 | ||
| 3 | Xyz-789 | ||
| 4 | mx-0045 | ||
| 5 | qRt-310 | ||
| 6 | lmn-002 | ||
| 7 |
Tip: while typing, click a cell or drag across several to insert their reference.
Frequently asked questions
- What is UPPER called in Spanish?
- In Spanish Excel it is MAYUSC. The formula =UPPER(A2) is written =MAYUSC(A2) (or with commas in Mexico).
- Why does UPPER use semicolons in some Excel versions?
- It depends on regional settings. Where the comma is the decimal mark (Spain, much of South America), Excel separates arguments with semicolons. English Excel and Mexican Spanish Excel use commas.
- What is the most common UPPER mistake?
- Its siblings are LOWER (lowercase) and PROPER (capitalized words).