BITLSHIFT
Returns a number shifted left by the specified number of bits.
Syntax
expression.BITLSHIFT(arg1, arg2);
expression - A variable that represents a ApiWorksheetFunction class.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| arg1 | Required | ApiRange | ApiName | number | The decimal representation of the binary number to evaluate. | |
| arg2 | Required | ApiRange | ApiName | number | The number of bits by which the number will be shifted left. |
Returns
number
Example
Shift a number left by a given number of bits in a spreadsheet.
// What happens when you move the binary representation leftward in a spreadsheet?
// Multiply a value by moving its bits toward higher positions in a spreadsheet.
let worksheet = Api.GetActiveSheet();
let func = Api.WorksheetFunction;
worksheet.GetRange("A1").SetValue(func.BITLSHIFT(4, 2));