Syntax - @LEFT(Text,NumCharacters)
Parameters:
Text - Any text or numeric field.
NumCharacters - Any integer.
Action - Returns a string consisting of the leftmost characters in Text, with the length determined by NumCharacters.
Example - @LEFT([INV:Description],5)
Result - Prints the first five characters of the Description.
See:
Filters and Formula Functions - All
Edit Variable Screen
Variables in SubTotals and Grand Totals
Filters and Formula Operators
Filters - Transaction Types