Google Sheets UPPER function
Converts text to uppercase. In Spanish Sheets it is called MAYUSC.
Syntax
English Sheets
=UPPER(text)
Spanish Sheets (Mexico locale)
=MAYUSC(texto)
Spanish Sheets (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 in a Google Form.
=UPPER(A2)
Common mistake
Handy for normalizing codes before comparing or looking them up.
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Practice UPPER
Type the formula in the sheet and check it instantly. Spanish or English function names both work. See all lessons
UPPER
UPPER turns text to uppercase. Handy for codes, plates or IDs typed in different ways in a Google Form.
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 Google Sheets it is MAYUSC. The formula =UPPER(A2) is written =MAYUSC(A2) (or with commas under a Mexico locale).
- Why does UPPER 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 UPPER mistake?
- Handy for normalizing codes before comparing or looking them up.