How to Use the TYPE Function in Excel

This guide explains how to use TYPE Function in Excel, including its syntax, required arguments, practical examples, and common errors.

Description: The function returns the data type of any value. Application of functions in functions depends on the type of value.

Syntax: TYPE (value)

Inside:

- value: Any value to determine the data type, is a required parameter, the return value of the function corresponds to the data type as follows:

+ value in numeric form -> function returns value 1.

+ value in text form -> function returns value 2.

+ value is a logical value -> the function returns 4.

+ value are error values -> the function returns 16 value.

+ value in array form -> function returns 64 value.

Attention:

- TYPE function is most useful when combined with functions that use many different data types such as ARGUMENT, INPUT.

- Cannot use TYPE function in determining whether cell contains formula or not.

For example:

Determine the data type of the values described in the following table:

- In the cell to calculate enter the formula : = TYPE (C6)

- Press Enter -> return value is:

- Similarly copying the formula for the remaining values results:

- Where value is an error value, for example 6 + abc -> the result is an error value -> the function returns value 16.

Above are instructions and some specific examples when using TYPE function in Excel.

Good luck!