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BEGINS
Determines if text begins with specific characters and returns TRUE if it does. Returns FALSE if it doesn't.
Use
BEGINS(text, compare_text) and
replace text, compare_text with the characters or fields you want to
compare.
Tips
- This function is case-sensitive so be sure your compare_text value has the correct capitalization.
- When using this function in a validation rule or workflow rule, fields that are blank are considered valid. For example, if you have a validation rule that tests to see if the serial number of an asset begins with “3,” all assets that have a blank serial number are considered valid.
Generic Example
IF(BEGINS (Product_type__c, "ICU"), "Medical",
"Technical")
This example returns the text Medical if the text in any Product Type custom text field begins with ICU. For all other products, it displays Technical.
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