Google Sheets Text Formatting Hack: PROPER Function Explained

Stop manually fixing capitalization — let Google Sheets do it for you

In this video, we will explore how to easily change text capitalization in Google Sheets using the PROPER function. You will learn how to format names, titles, and addresses to ensure a consistent style with capitalized first letters for each word. The PROPER function automatically transforms text while maintaining readability and structure.

Key moments of the video:
0:00 – How the PROPER Function Works
0:40 – Applying the PROPER Function to Multiple Cells
0:50 – Using ARRAYFORMULA to Apply Formatting to an Entire Column
1:22 – Benefits of Using This Method


We will cover:

How the PROPER function works and what it does to text formatting
Applying the function to individual cells and extending it to multiple rows
Using ARRAYFORMULA to apply the formatting across an entire column
Practical examples demonstrating its effect on names, emails, and other text


This method will help you maintain clean and professional-looking data in Google Sheets.

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