This article describes the formula syntax and usage of the T function in Microsoft Excel.
Description
Returns the text referred to by value.
Syntax
T(value)
The T function syntax has the following arguments:
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Value Required. The value you want to test.
Remarks
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If value is or refers to text, T returns value. If value does not refer to text, T returns "" (empty text).
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You do not generally need to use the T function in a formula because Microsoft Excel automatically converts values as necessary. This function is provided for compatibility with other spreadsheet programs.
Example
Copy the example data in the following table, and paste it in cell A1 of a new Excel worksheet. For formulas to show results, select them, press F2, and then press Enter. If you need to, you can adjust the column widths to see all the data.
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Rainfall |
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19 |
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TRUE |
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Formula |
Description (Result) |
Result |
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=T(A2) |
Because the first value is text, the text is returned (Rainfall) |
Rainfall |
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=T(A3) |
Because the second value is a number, empty text is returned () |
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=T(A4) |
Because the third value is a logical value, empty text is returned () |