Converting any TEXT (actually numerical value but in TEXT mode) value to NUMBER or from NUMBER to TEXT is a daily routine in Excel. Many array formulas while you are trying to Lookup a Numerical Value but actually that was in TEXT mode, you need to convert your Lookup value first and then start lookup. Sometimes reverse of it. So, if you are facing this problem, then learn this trick which you help you a lot in Excel Calculation. Convert TEXT to NUMBER: There are 2 main ways to convert a Text value to Number. These are: (a) Use "+0" after formula: After removing extra spaces or took the number with LEFT, RIGHT, MID etc command, use a "+0" (Plus Zero) at the end of the formula immediately. For Example: Image 1: Using "+0" formula (b) Use VALUE(): This is another way to converting a Text numerical value to Calculative numerical value. Use this VALUE() within the entire formula. For Example: Image 2: VALUE() If this VALUE() failed ...
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