TYPE Function – Google Sheets

The TYPE function checks a cell and returns the data type as an integer. Several types of data are allowed in a Google Sheet, and knowing the type helps you understand how to use it. More specific functions are available to determine a cell’s data type, but they only return TRUE or FALSE. For example, … Read more

DATEVALUE Function – Google Sheets

The DATEVALUE function accepts a date value in any valid format and returns it as a serial number. Spreadsheets store dates and times as serial numbers in Google Sheets, so they work in formulas (you can add March plus June). You can use the DATEVALUE function to prepare dates to be sorted, filtered, or used in formulas. … Read more