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RightWords Purpose Returns a text result containing the numberOfWords in text, counting from the right. Format RightWords(text;numberOfWords) Parameters text - any text expression or text field numberOfWords - any numeric expression or field containing a number Data type returned text Originated in FileMaker Pro 6.0 or earlier Examples RightWords(“Plaid Canvas Suitcase”;2) returns Canvas Suitcase. RightWords(Name;1) returns Virtanen, when the Name field contains Matti Virtanen. Note Characters such as the ampersand (&) and hyphen (-) can be used to identify the beginning of a new word. Related topics Functions reference (category list) Functions reference (alphabetical list) About formulas About functions Defining calculation fields Using operators in formulas