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Known for Number Formatting

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Basic Classification
Usage Context
Basic Information
History
Facts

Usage Information
Technical Details
Evaluation
Ratings
Alternatives
FAQ

Basic Classification

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

Text

TEXT belongs to the Text category. Excel functions for manipulating and analyzing text data
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

Conversion

TEXT performs Conversion operations. Excel functions for converting between different data types

Usage Context

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

Data Analysts

TEXT is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.

Administrative Staff

TEXT is designed for Administrative Staff. Excel functions useful for administrative tasks and data management Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

Text Manipulation

TEXT is used for Text Manipulation. Excel functions that modify and format text content Click to see all.

History

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

Excel 3.0

TEXT was created in Excel 3.0. Functions that originated in Excel 3.0 version Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Microsoft Excel Team

TEXT was created by Microsoft Excel Team. Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team Click to see all.

Facts

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

Can handle dates and numbers uniformly
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

Makes numbers look pretty but lose calculation ability

Usage Information

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

Intermediate

TEXT has a Intermediate complexity level. Excel functions with moderate complexity for various tasks Click to see all.

Technical Details

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

Number

TEXT accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

Date

TEXT accepts Date as input data. Excel functions for working with dates and time values
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

Excel 2019

TEXT is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Excel 2016

TEXT is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

Excel 2013

TEXT is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version

Microsoft 365

TEXT is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

Windows

TEXT runs on Windows Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

TEXT runs on MacOS Excel functions optimized for MacOS users
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

2

TEXT needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Number

TEXT accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Text

TEXT accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

Evaluation

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

Flexible Formatting Options

Widely Compatible

Excel functions that work consistently across different Excel versions and platforms
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

Format String Complexity

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