Excel VALUE Function
Summary
The Excel VALUE function converts text that appears in a recognized format (i.e. a number, date, or time format) into a numeric value. Normally, the VALUE function is not needed in Excel, because Excel automatically converts text to numeric values.
Purpose
Convert text to a number
Return value
A numeric value.
Syntax
=VALUE (text)
Arguments
- text - Tthe text value to convert to a number.
Usage notes
- Use the VALUE function to convert text to a numeric value.
- The VALUE function converts text that appears in a recognized format (i.e. a number, date, or time format) into a numeric value.
- Normally, Excel automatically converts text to numeric values as needed, so the VALUE function is not needed.
- Microsoft states that the VALUE function is provided for compatibility with other spreadsheet programs.
VALUE formula examples
Note: these is an experimental formula that uses a hard coded array constant, set down here for reference and comment. Casually tested only, so take care if you use or adapt.
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To assign penalty points based on an amount of time late, you can use a nested IF formula.
In the example shown, the formula in E5 is:
=
IF(D5<VALUE("0:05"),0,
IF(D5<VALUE("0:15"),1,
IF(D5...
To convert simple text values to numbers, you can use the the VALUE function, or simply add zero as described below.
In the example shown, the formula in C5 is:
=VALUE(B5)
Background
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