TYPE Function
The TYPE function is one of the information functions. It is used to determine the type of the resulting or displayed value.
The TYPE function syntax is:
TYPE(value)
where value is a value to test entered manually or included into the cell you make reference to. Below you will find the possible values and the result that TYPE returns:
Value |
Result |
number |
1 |
text |
2 |
logical value |
4 |
error value |
16 |
array |
64 |
To apply the TYPE function,
- select the cell where you wish to display the result,
- 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,
- select the Information function group from the list,
- click the TYPE function,
- enter the required argument,
- press the Enter button.
The result will be displayed in the selected cell.

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