VALUE

Definition

Converts a string in any of the date, time or number formats that Excellentable understands, into a number.

Sample Usage

VALUE("123")

VALUE("7/20/1969")

VALUE("12:00:00")

Syntax

VALUE(text)

• text - The string containing the value to be converted.

Notes

• VALUE returns a pure number even if the argument to the function was interpreted as a date. For example,=VALUE("01/01/2012") by default will be displayed as 40909.

See Also

TEXT: Converts a number into text according to a specified format.

N: Returns the argument provided as a number.

In order to use the VALUE formula, begin typing the formula in the area you would like to display the outcome: