REPLACE / SUBSTITUTE

Lesson in the Data Analyst Roadmap · Stage 4: Learn a Programming Lang.

Last updated 14 September 2026

What is REPLACE / SUBSTITUTE?

REPLACE replaces a portion of a text string based on position and length. SUBSTITUTE replaces all occurrences of a specific substring with another string. Both are used for text cleaning and standardization in Excel.

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REPLACE / SUBSTITUTE: common questions

Can I learn REPLACE / SUBSTITUTE in Hindi?

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Is this REPLACE / SUBSTITUTE tutorial for beginners?

It is lesson 20 of 100 in the free Data Analyst roadmap, in stage 4, Learn a Programming Lang.. If you are new to Data Analyst, start from stage 1 and come back here in order; if you already know the earlier stages, this lesson stands on its own.