microsoft / microsoft/Power-Fx

Code() function as opposite of Char()

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Description

Excel has a Code() function which is the opposite of Char() : returning the ASCII code of a character.

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Research direction

Start by locating the existing Char() function and its related tests in the Power Fx codebase. Use those as the reference for adding Code(), and consider the work done when the new function returns the ASCII code for a character with matching coverage.

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Assessment

Tech stack
csharp
Domain
compilers
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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