T

Returns the text referred to by value.

Syntax

T(value)

Value is the value you want to test.

Remarks

If value is or refers to text, T returns value. If value does not refer to text, T returns "" (empty text).
You do not generally need to use the T function in a formula because values are generally converted as necessary. This function is provided for compatibility with other spreadsheet programs.

Example

The example may be easier to understand if you copy it to a blank spreadsheet.

Create a blank spreadsheet.
Select the example in the Help topic.

Selecting an example from Help
Press CTRL+C.
In the spreadsheet, select cell A1, and press CTRL+V.
To switch between viewing the formula that returns the result and the result in the cell, select the cell and press F2 and then ENTER, or click Commands and Options on the spreadsheet toolbar, click the Formula tab, and look in the Formula in active cell (active cell) box.

Data
Rainfall
19
TRUE
Formula	Description (Result)
=T(A2)	Because the first value is text, the text is returned (Rainfall)
=T(A3)	Because the second value is a number, empty text is returned ()
=T(A4)	Because the third value is a logical value, empty text is returned ()