LeftWords
Purpose
Returns text containing the specified numberOfWords in text, counting from the left.
Format
LeftWords(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
LeftWords(“Plaid Canvas Suitcase”;2) returns Plaid Canvas.
LeftWords(Name;1) returns Sophie, when the Name field contains Sophie Tang.
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