Value of String used in Calculation?

  • Thread starter Thread starter Brad
  • Start date Start date
B

Brad

I have a basic formula (using basic math operators, no excel calls) that is
being impacted by a 'general text' value in a field. So, if my formula is
A1/A2*A3, I will get a different answer if A1 is 0 vs some random text.
Should I expect text in a field to actually be converted to some value in a
calculation? Is there a way to get it to not do that?
 
If A1 is zero or blank you should get 0
If A1 has text you should get #VALUE! (an "error value")
What do you get?
 

Ask a Question

Want to reply to this thread or ask your own question?

You'll need to choose a username for the site, which only take a couple of moments. After that, you can post your question and our members will help you out.

Ask a Question

Similar Threads

Scrabble Value calculation for Welsh words 0
Avoiding redundant calculations 7
Calculating a percentage 4
Calculations 1
Calculate focal length from FOV on cameras 0
Conditional formula with text 1
Searching the formula (not the value) for a text string 1
Return a String in a 7 Row Range Q 6

Back
Top