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How to Use N() in Google Sheets

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Returns the argument provided as a number.

How To Actually Use N() in Sheets

N(value)

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In cells A1:A10, you have various text representations of numbers. Use the N() function in cell B1 to convert the text in A1 to a number, and then drag the formula down to B10.

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