?How do I convert the cell contents to text format in Google Sheets?

?How do I convert the cell contents to text format in Google Sheets?

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The process of converting cell contents to text format in Google Sheets involves changing the formatting of the data in a cell to a plain text format. This can be done by selecting the desired cell and using the “Format” option to change the cell type to “Plain Text.” This will remove any special formatting or formulas from the cell, displaying the data as simple text. This feature is useful for ensuring consistency and accuracy in data manipulation and analysis in Google Sheets.

TO_TEXT

Converts a provided numeric value to a text value.

Sample Usage

TO_TEXT(24)

TO_TEXT(A2)

Syntax

TO_TEXT(value)

  • value – The argument or reference to a cell to be converted to text.

    • If value is a number or a reference to a cell containing a numeric value, TO_TEXT returns value as a string, with existing formatting retained. Currencies appear as currencies, decimals as decimals, percentages as percentages, and dates as dates.

    • If value is not a number or a reference to a cell containing a numeric value, TO_TEXT returns value without modification.

Notes

  • TO_TEXT is equivalent to prefixing a number with an apostrophe (‘)

See Also

TO_PERCENT: Converts a provided number to a percentage.

TO_DOLLARS: Converts a provided number to a dollar value.

TO_DATE: Converts a provided number to a date.

N: Returns the argument provided as a number.

Examples

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