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How To Use TO_TEXT() Function in Google Sheets

Description

Converts a provided numeric value to a text value.

Common questions about the TO_TEXT formula include:
- What exactly does the TO_TEXT formula do?
- How do I use the TO_TEXT formula?
- What are the arguments needed in the TO_TEXT formula?

The TO_TEXT formula is used to convert a number or date into text format. It can be used to make certain calculations easier to interpret and read. To use the TO_TEXT formula appropriately, the correct arguments should be provided. The arguments typically include the value and the format. For example, to convert a date, the value is provided as well as the format (e.g. MM/DD/YY).

The TO_TEXT formula can be commonly mistyped by forgetting to include the formatting argument, leaving the parentheses empty or forgetting the = sign.

Common ways the TO_TEXT formula is used inappropriately includes not providing the correct arguments or not using the correct formatting. For example, using the wrong date format or not including the value. Additionally, if the wrong syntax is used, the formula may not work correctly.

Common pitfalls when using the TO_TEXT formula include not providing the correct arguments, not including the proper formatting, or forgetting the = sign. Additionally, using the wrong syntax can lead to errors.

Common mistakes when using the TO_TEXT Formula include not providing the correct arguments, forgetting the formatting argument, forgetting the = sign, or using the wrong syntax.

Common misconceptions people might have with the TO_TEXT Formula include thinking that it is used to only convert dates and/or numbers into text format, when in fact it can also be used to perform mathematical calculations. Additionally, users may forget that the formula also requires the formatting argument.

How To Actually Use TO_TEXT() in Sheets

TO_TEXT(value)

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Learn more about the TO_TEXT() formula:

How to add text to formulas in the same cell with TO_TEXT (2020) | Google Docs/Sheets Tutorials

In this video, we're going to learn how to add text to a number created using a formula, in the same cell, using the TO_TEXT function. You can use this to add specific labels to your numbers.

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