Use the TEXT function through 3 task topics, including inserting it from the function dialog box, typing the formula directly, and checking syntax details; 3 items are available without membership and 0 are membership-related.
How-to Index
| # | Topic | Membership |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1. Insert TEXT from the Insert Function dialog box | Free |
| 2 | 2. Type the formula directly in a cell | Free |
| 3 | 3. Check the function syntax and parameter details | Free |
How-to Guide
1. Insert TEXT from the Insert Function dialog box
Entry point: Formulas 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 Formulas tab.
- Search for TEXT in the Insert Function dialog box.
- Select the function and click OK.
- Enter each parameter in the Function Arguments dialog box.
- Click OK to finish entering the function.
Success Criteria
- The current cell contains the TEXT function.
- The full formula is visible in the Formula Bar.
- The result is displayed as text according to the format code you entered.
Tips While Using
- Put the format code inside straight double quotation marks.
- Use the correct argument separator for your current spreadsheet environment.
2. Type the formula directly in a cell
Entry point: Cell or Formula Bar
- Select the cell where you want to enter the formula.
- Type
=TEXT(...)directly in the cell or in the Formula Bar. - Press Enter to confirm.
- To revise the formula, select the cell again and edit the parameters in the Formula Bar.
Success Criteria
- The cell returns a TEXT function result.
- The formula remains available for review and editing in the Formula Bar.
- The displayed result matches the intended format.
Tips While Using
- If the result is not what you expect, check the referenced value and the format code first.
- TEXT returns text, so use the original numeric value for later calculations when needed.
3. Check the function syntax and parameter details
Entry point: Formulas tab → Insert Function
- Click Insert Function on the Formulas tab.
- Enter TEXT in the search box.
- Select the function to review its syntax and parameter details.
- Confirm how each argument should be entered before inserting or revising the formula.
Success Criteria
- You can see the TEXT function name, syntax, and parameter area.
- You can identify where each argument should be entered.
- You can return to the worksheet and continue formula entry.
Tips While Using
- Confirm the purpose of the format code before copying the formula to more cells.
- Different format codes directly affect the final text display.