How to use the LCASE Function (VBA)

This Excel tutorial explains how to use the Excel LCASE function with syntax and examples.

Description

The Microsoft Excel LCASE function converts a string to lower-case.
The LCASE function is a built-in function in Excel that is categorized as a String/Text Function. It can be used as a VBA function (VBA) in Excel. As a VBA function, you can use this function in macro code that is entered through the Microsoft Visual Basic Editor.

Syntax

The syntax for the LCASE function in Microsoft Excel is:

LCase( text )

Parameters or Arguments

Text

The string that you wish to convert to lower-case.

Returns

The LCASE function returns a string/text value.

Applies To

• Excel 2016, Excel 2013, Excel 2011 for Mac, Excel 2010, Excel 2007, Excel 2003, Excel XP, Excel 2000

Type of Function

• VBA function (VBA)

Example (as VBA Function)

The LCASE function can only be used in VBA code in Microsoft Excel.
Let's look at some Excel LCASE function examples and explore how to use the LCASE function in Excel VBA code:

LCase("ALPHABET")
Result: "alphabet"

LCase("Tech on the Net")
Result: "tech on the net"

LCase("124ABC")
Result: "124abc"

For example:

Dim LResult As String

LResult = LCase("This is a TEST")

In this example, the variable called LResult would now contain the value "this is a test"