How to use the TEXT function to format dates and numbers in Google Sheets?

To use the TEXT function to format dates and numbers in Google Sheets, follow these steps:

1. Open Google Sheets and create a new or open an existing spreadsheet.
2. Select the cell in which you want the formatted value to appear.
3. To format a date, enter the following formula into the cell: =TEXT(date,format)
   • Replace date with the cell reference or the actual date value you want to format.
   • Replace format with the desired date format code. For example:
     • "yyyy" for a four-digit year (e.g., 2022)
     • "mm" for a two-digit month (e.g., 01 for January)
     • "dd" for a two-digit day (e.g., 01)
   • A combination of these format codes can be used to create the desired date format.
4. To format a number, enter the following formula: =TEXT(number,format)
   • Replace number with the cell reference or the actual number you want to format.
   • Replace format with the desired number format code. For example:
     • "$0.00" for currency format with two decimal places (e.g., $10.50)
     • "#,##0" for a comma-separated number format (e.g., 1,000,000)
     • "0%" for a percentage format (e.g., 25%)
   • Different format codes can be combined to achieve specific formatting requirements.

Note: Make sure to enclose the format parameter in double quotation marks.

Here are a couple of examples:

• To format the date in cell A1 as "January 1, 2022", you would use the formula =TEXT(A1, "mmmm d, yyyy").
• To format the number in cell B1 as a currency value with two decimal places, you would use the formula =TEXT(B1, "$0.00").

By using the TEXT function and appropriate format codes, you can modify the display of dates and numbers in Google Sheets according to your preferences.