# TEXT

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## Content



This function formats a number and converts it to text.

## Syntax

TEXT(*value*,*text*)

## Arguments

The text argument requires a string. Value requires numeric data or a reference to a cell that contains numeric data.

## Data Types

Returns string data.

## Examples

`TEXT(A1,"$0.00")` gives the result $10.00if A1 contains 10

## Version Available

This function is available in product version 5.0 or later.

## See Also

[CHAR](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-functionsall/formulas-functsAtoC/FunctionCHAR) \| [EXACT](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-functionsall/formulas-functsDtoG/FunctionEXACT) \| [Text Functions](/spreadnet/docs/latest/online-formula/formulas-overview/formulas-functs/formulas-functtypes/formulas-functstext)