Variable names
- Last UpdatedAug 14, 2026
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Variable names must meet the following rules:
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The first character is a lower case letter in the range [a-z], or an upper case letter in the range [A-Z].
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The subsequent characters are either lower case letters in the range [a-z], upper case letters in the range [A-Z], or numerals in the range [0-9].
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The name is not a reserved word included in the list of formula operators.
The following are examples of illegal names:
Illegal variable names
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Illegal Variable Names Example |
Explanation |
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CET(976) |
Parentheses characters () present in identifier |
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C04P- |
Minus sign character - present in identifier |
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D1160 BP |
Space character present in identifier |
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NOT |
Identifier names a reserved word. |