The T function takes one argument, value, which can be a cell reference, a formula result, or a hardcoded value.

Examples

The T function returns text when given a text value and an empty string ("") for numbers, dates, and the logical values TRUE and FALSE. For example: In most cases, the T function is unnecessary, because Excel automatically converts values when needed. The T function is provided for compatibility with other spreadsheet programs. Errors are not affected by the T function:

Notes

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