How to Use TYPE() in Google Sheets

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Returns a number associated with the type of data passed into the function.

How To Actually Use TYPE() in Sheets

TYPE(value)

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In cell B1, use the TYPE() formula to determine the data type of the value in cell A1. The result should return a number corresponding to the type of data in A1.

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