What is the method to reverse a string in Google Sheets?

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I have a column with strings on the left side in Google Sheets, and I would like to reverse the order of the characters in each string, similar to what is depicted in the output column below.

Input   Output
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bats    stab
live    evil
meet    teem
part    trap
stop    pots
2

Well, you can try using Google Apps Script to reverse strngs. Simply go to Extensions > Apps Script, and write a small script that loops through each cell, reverses the string and puts result in another cell. abit technical but works like a charm once set up!

3

If you’re not comfortable with Google Apps Script, another way is to use a clever Google Sheets formula. A workaround is to use JOIN, SPLIT, and ARRAYFORMULA to reverse a string. First, convert the string into an array of its characters using SPLIT. Then reverse the array with ARRAYFORMULA, and finally combine it back to a single string using JOIN. While this formula is a bit complex, it doesn’t require any scripting and can be done directly within a spreadsheet. It’s quite handy if you’re familiar with using array functions in Sheets.