Use LEFT and RIGHT Functions in Xink

$$LEFT function

The $$LEFT function is used to remove unwanted characters from the right side of a field value in your email signature.

It returns the part of the text starting from the left and stops when the specified separator is found.

Syntax:

{$$LEFT(Field, separator)$$}

Field = the field name (e.g. Phone)
Separator = the character(s) where the text should stop

Important: Keep the syntax exactly as shown, including spacing and characters.

Example 1

{$$LEFT(Phone, x)$$}

Result: Keeps everything before x and removes the rest (e.g. extension numbers).

Example 2

{$$LEFT(Phone, Ext.)$$}

Result: Removes everything after Ext. (e.g. extensions).

Preview your result

To test your setup:

1. Click the Preview tab
2. Select an employee
3. Verify the output

$$RIGHT function

The $$RIGHT function works in the opposite way of $$LEFT.

It removes everything before the separator and keeps the text to the right of it.

Syntax:

{$$RIGHT(Field, separator)$$}

Important: Keep the syntax exactly as shown, including spacing and characters.

Example 1

{$$RIGHT(Fax, ))$$}

Result: Removes everything before ) and keeps the remaining number.

Example 2

{$$RIGHT(Website, ww.)$$}

Result: Removes the prefix (e.g. www.) and keeps the remaining domain.

Preview your result

To test your setup:

1. Click the Preview tab
2. Select an employee
3. Verify the output