Use FIELDVALUE with 3 how-to topics, all available without membership; start from the How-to Index and jump to the task you need.
How-to Index
| No. | Topic | Membership |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Enter FIELDVALUE from the Insert Function dialog box | Free |
| 2 | 2. Type the FIELDVALUE formula directly in a cell | Free |
| 3 | 3. Review FIELDVALUE syntax and parameter details | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Enter FIELDVALUE from the Insert Function dialog box
Entry point: Formula tab → Insert Function
- Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
- Click the fx button in the formula bar, or click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
- Search for FIELDVALUE in the Insert Function dialog box.
- Select the function and click OK.
- Enter each argument in the Function Arguments dialog box.
- Click OK to finish entering the function.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The target cell shows the FIELDVALUE formula or its calculated result.
- What you can do next: You can continue editing arguments, copy the formula, or fill it down.
Tips While Using
- Enter the full function name to locate it more quickly in search.
- Before filling in arguments, confirm that the references and argument order match your worksheet needs.
2. Type the FIELDVALUE formula directly in a cell
Entry point: Cell → Formula bar
- Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
- Type
=FIELDVALUE(...)directly in the cell or in the formula bar. - Press Enter to confirm.
- If you need to revise it, select the cell again and edit the formula in the formula bar.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: The cell records the formula and returns a result, or keeps the formula ready for editing.
- What you can do next: You can copy it to other cells or continue adjusting the arguments.
Tips While Using
- Use standard English parentheses and punctuation when entering the formula.
- If the result looks incorrect, first check whether the parentheses are complete and whether any argument is missing.
3. Review FIELDVALUE syntax and parameter details
Entry point: Formula tab → Insert Function
- Click Insert Function on the Formula tab.
- Enter FIELDVALUE in the search box.
- Select the function and review the syntax or argument area.
- If a related help entry is available in the dialog box, open it for more details.
Success Criteria
- Interface result: You can see the function name, syntax structure, or argument input area for FIELDVALUE.
- What you can do next: You can return to the worksheet and continue entering or revising the formula.
Tips While Using
- Focus on the number of arguments, their order, and the referenced content.
- If the worksheet already contains a formula, compare it with the syntax guidance item by item.