Excel Function

PROPER

Capitalizes the first letter of each word.

PROPER(text)

Arguments

text

Required

Enter a text value (wrap with quotes when needed).

Practice Preview

Use PROPER to capitalize the first letter of each word in cell B2 (Name in column B).

Example Table

#
AEmployee ID
BName
CEmail
DPayment Amount
EAmount Text
2E001tanaka tarot.tanaka@example.com12001200
3E002Hanako Suzukih.suzuki@example.com980980
4
5
6
7
8

How to Use (Formula)

=PROPER(B2)

Result

Tanaka Taro

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PROPER FAQ

How do I use PROPER in Excel?

Use PROPER when you want to capitalize each word. Enter Text in that order, then add optional arguments when needed.

Where can I practice PROPER?

Use the "Start Function Practice" button to jump straight into PROPER drills.

What arguments does PROPER use?

The main arguments are Text. Enter them in order.