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Last updated:July 8, 2026

Use CONVERT through 3 how-to topics: entering it from the Insert Function dialog, typing the formula directly in a cell, and reviewing syntax and parameter guidance before confirming the formula.

How-to Index

No.TopicMembership
11. Enter CONVERT through the Insert Function dialogFree
22. Type the formula directly in a cellFree
33. Review function syntax and parameter guidanceFree

How-to Guide

1. Enter CONVERT through the Insert Function dialog

Entry path: Formula tab → Insert Function

  1. Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
  2. Click the fx button in the formula bar, or click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
  3. Search for CONVERT in the Insert Function dialog.
  4. Select the function and click OK.
  5. Enter each parameter in the Function Arguments dialog.
  6. Click OK to finish entering the function.

Success Criteria

  • The CONVERT function is inserted into the selected cell.
  • You can continue editing parameters or review the calculation result.

Tips While Using

  • Keep the parameter data types correct while filling in the dialog.
  • Use English commas as function argument separators.

2. Type the formula directly in a cell

Entry path: Cell → Formula bar

  1. Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
  2. Type =CONVERT(...) directly in the cell or in the formula bar.
  3. Press Enter to confirm the formula.
  4. If you want to review parameter guidance, type =CONVERT( and press F1.

Success Criteria

  • The formula is entered into the target cell.
  • After you press Enter, the result appears or the formula remains available for editing.

Tips While Using

  • Check the parentheses and parameter order while typing the formula.
  • If the result is not as expected, first confirm that the referenced content is a valid numeric value.

3. Review function syntax and parameter guidance

Entry path: Formula tab → Insert Function

  1. Click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
  2. Enter CONVERT in the search box.
  3. Select the function to review the syntax: CONVERT(...).
  4. Click the help link for this function to open more details.

Success Criteria

  • You can see the CONVERT function name and syntax structure.
  • You can continue filling in parameters after reviewing the guidance.

Tips While Using

  • Opening the help link may require an internet connection.
  • Reviewing the syntax before entry can reduce parameter-order mistakes.