# Len

### &#xD;**Description**‌

The Len function returns the length of the specified input.‌

### **Syntax**

‌The syntax for the Len function is:

`Len(input)`

#### ‌**Parameters**

‌input - the string for which the length is returned.

### ‌**Returns**

‌The Len function returns a numeric value. If the input is empty, then the Len function will return 0.‌

### **Example**‌

Let's look at some Len function examples and explore how to use the Len function.‌

```
Len("")
Result: 0

Len(" ")
Result: 1

Len("hello world")
Result: 11

Len("hello world ")
Result: 12
```


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