# VALUE Function

The VALUE function is one of the text and data functions. Is used to convert a text value that represents a number to a number. If the converted text is not a number, the function will return a #VALUE! error.

The VALUE function syntax is:

VALUE(string)

where string is text data that represents a number entered manually or included into the cell you make reference to.

To apply the VALUE function,

1. select the cell where you wish to display the result,
2. click the Insert Function icon situated at the top toolbar,
   or right-click within a selected cell and select the Insert Function option from the menu,
   or click the icon situated at the formula bar,
3. select the Text and data function group from the list,
4. click the VALUE function,
5. enter the required argument,
6. press the Enter button.

The result will be displayed in the selected cell.