In this article, we will learn about how to use the T function in Excel to return only text values or return blank cell otherwise.
What is the T function?
T function in excel returns text value for only the value in text format. A number can be in text format.
Syntax of T function:
value : value can be given directly or using cell reference
Example:
All of these might be confusing to understand. So, let's test this formula via running it on the example shown below. Here we have some random data values to test the T function in Excel.
Here we have some random values in different cell and we need to get the numerical value in number format using the below formula
Use the formula:
Press Enter
As you can see the formula returns text value for the input text value. You can copy the formula from one to the remaining cells using the Ctrl + D shortcut key or using the drag down option in excel.
As you can see the formula returns blank cell for number, logical value but returns text for text.
Number in text format:
Any value which is in text format, T function returns the number in text format.
Here are some observational notes shown below.
Notes:
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