# Length

This Function returns a *\<number>*, that is the **Length** in chars of the **Source string**.

### Parameters

* **Source string** *\<string> -* String from where the value will be retrieved.

### Examples

* *Example 1*

Length("Kalipso is great.")\
**Result** = 17

* *Example 2*

Length("")\
**Result** = 0

{% hint style="info" %}
If you specify a **Length** higher than the length of **Source String**, the returned value will be the entire **Source String**.
{% endhint %}


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