How to Use the VALUE Function in Excel (video in khmer) + Tips

Hello everyone! Today i will show you how to convert text format number to real actual number in Excel step by step using VALUE formula.

If you have list of numbers in Excel spreadsheet but it saved as text format (example: "5000" instead of 5000 with green triangle warning icon), Excel cannot calculate math like SUM or AVERAGE! The VALUE formula help you convert text to real number very fast and easy!

📚 Related Tutorial: Want to add numbers after converting? Check out How to Use SUM Function in Excel!

🛠️ Formula Syntax & How It Works

=VALUE(text)

• text: The text cell containing numbers you want to convert (example: A2 or "500").

📊 Simple Examples

Example 1: Convert Text Number "500" to Number 500

If cell A2 contain text "500":

=VALUE(A2)

• Result: 500 (now you can sum and calculate!)

Example 2: Convert Currency Text "$1,250" to Number 1250

If cell A2 contain text "$1,250":

=VALUE(A2)

• Result: 1250

💡 Pro Tips for VALUE Formula

1. Fast Math Trick (Multiply by 1): You can also multiply cell by 1 without typing VALUE():

   =A2 * 1
   

2. Double Negative Trick (--): Type --A2 to convert text number to real number instantly!

   =--A2
   

3. Remove Hidden Spaces First: If text have extra space, combine VALUE with TRIM:

   =VALUE(TRIM(A2))
   

4. Paste Special Multiply (Convert Whole Column without Formula):
   • Type number 1 in any blank cell and copy (Ctrl + C).
   • Highlight all your text number cells.
   • Right-click ➔ Paste Special ➔ select Multiply ➔ click OK!

📚 Related Tutorials

• How to Use SUM Function in Excel
• How to Use AVERAGE Function in Excel
• How to Copy Data from Website as Table to Excel
• Top 15 Basic Excel Formulas for Beginners