Some Functions are specifically for converting the type of data to allow it to be used in a different context, for example, using a number in a text-only cell. See Converting a number to a Date in Formula Usage Tips.
Use the table below to quickly reference the available functions.
Convert From | Convert to | Function |
---|---|---|
Number | Text | TEXT() |
Date | Refer to Formula Usage Tips - Converting a number to a Date | |
Date | Number | |
Time-formatted List Item |
PERIOD() | |
Time-formatted List Item |
Number | |
Time-formatted List Item |
ITEM() | |
Text | ||
List Item |
List Item |
ITEM() |
Text | ||
Text | Number | VALUE() |
Date | DATE() | |
Time-formatted List Item |
FINDITEM() | |
List Item |
FINDITEM() |