Google Sheets LOWER function
Converts text to lowercase. Its opposite is UPPER. In Spanish Sheets it is called MINUSC.
Syntax
English Sheets
=LOWER(text)
Spanish Sheets (Mexico locale)
=MINUSC(texto)
Spanish Sheets (Spain, Latin America)
=MINUSC(texto)
| Argument | What it is |
|---|---|
| text | The text to convert. |
Example
Combine text functions with &: for example, LOWER to lowercase and & to build an email address.
=LOWER(A2)&"."&LOWER(B2)&"@empresa.mx"
Common mistake
Handy for building email addresses or comparing text regardless of case.
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Practice LOWER
Type the formula in the sheet and check it instantly. Spanish or English function names both work. See all lessons
Building emails
Combine text functions with &: for example, LOWER to lowercase and & to build an email address.
In C2, build the email as firstname.lastname@empresa.mx, all lowercase.
| A | B | C | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | First name | Last name | ||
| 2 | Marisol | Peña | ||
| 3 | Fernando | Ruiz | ||
| 4 | Gabriela | Soto | ||
| 5 | Hugo | Lara | ||
| 6 | Daniela | Vega | ||
| 7 |
Tip: while typing, click a cell or drag across several to insert their reference.
Frequently asked questions
- What is LOWER called in Spanish?
- In Spanish Google Sheets it is MINUSC. The formula =LOWER(A2)&"."&LOWER(B2)&"@empresa.mx" is written =MINUSC(A2)&"."&MINUSC(B2)&"@empresa.mx" (or with commas under a Mexico locale).
- Why does LOWER use semicolons in some spreadsheets?
- It depends on each spreadsheet's locale, under File > Settings. Where the comma is the decimal mark (Spain, much of South America), arguments are separated by semicolons. Mexico and United States locales use commas.
- What is the most common LOWER mistake?
- Handy for building email addresses or comparing text regardless of case.