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Excel T Function

Summary

The Excel T function returns text when given a text value and an empty string ("") for numbers, dates, and the logical values TRUE and FALSE. The T function is provided for compatibility with other spreadsheet programs and is generally not required.

Purpose

Filter text values only

Return value

Value as text when text

Syntax

=T (value)

Arguments

value - The value to return as text.

Version

Excel 2003

Usage notes

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:

=T("apple") // returns "apple"
=T("NASA") // returns "NASA"
=T(100) // returns ""
=T(FALSE) // returns ""

In most cases, using the T function is unnecessary, because Excel automatically converts values when needed. The T function is provided for compatibility with other spreadsheet programs.