Excel VALUE function
Converts text that represents a number into a number. In Spanish Excel it is called VALOR.
Syntax
English Excel
=VALUE(text)
Spanish Excel (Mexico)
=VALOR(texto)
Spanish Excel (Spain, Latin America)
=VALOR(texto)
| Argument | What it is |
|---|---|
| text | The text that looks like a number. |
Example
Data from other systems sometimes stores numbers as text: they align left and SUM ignores them. VALUE turns them into real numbers.
=VALUE(A2)
Common mistake
Numbers as text usually come from other systems or web pages: they align left and SUM ignores them.
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Practice VALUE
Type the formula in the sheet and check it instantly. Spanish or English function names both work. See all lessons
Numbers stored as text: VALUE
Data from other systems sometimes stores numbers as text: they align left and SUM ignores them. VALUE turns them into real numbers.
In B2, turn the imported text into a number.
| A | B | C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Imported | Number | |
| 2 | 1250 | ||
| 3 | 980 | ||
| 4 | 3400 | ||
| 5 | 75 | ||
| 6 | 15000 | ||
| 7 | Total | ||
| 8 |
Tip: while typing, click a cell or drag across several to insert their reference.
Frequently asked questions
- What is VALUE called in Spanish?
- In Spanish Excel it is VALOR. The formula =VALUE(A2) is written =VALOR(A2) (or with commas in Mexico).
- Why does VALUE use semicolons in some Excel versions?
- It depends on regional settings. Where the comma is the decimal mark (Spain, much of South America), Excel separates arguments with semicolons. English Excel and Mexican Spanish Excel use commas.
- What is the most common VALUE mistake?
- Numbers as text usually come from other systems or web pages: they align left and SUM ignores them.