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# **The LOWER function**

Converts text to small letters.

=

LOWER(

## **Syntax**

```
LOWER(text)
```

<dl><dt>**text **</dt>
<dd>The text to convert.</dd></dl>

## **Examples**

C1=LOWER(A2)

|  | A | B | C |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Email |  | **anna@example.com** |
| 2 | ANNA@Example.com |  | |

C1=LOWER("Excel")

|  | A | B | C |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Email |  | **excel** |
| 2 | ANNA@Example.com |  | |

## **Related functions**

- [**UPPER**](https://practiceexcelonline.com/functions/upper)
- [**PROPER**](https://practiceexcelonline.com/functions/proper)

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