The TYPE function is an information function in Microsoft Excel, and its purpose is to return a number indicating the data type of a value.

Formulas are powerful tools for performing calculations and analyzing data in Excel. In this beginner’s guide, you’ll learn how to use formulas and explore some popular built-in functions.

Excel Spreadsheets: Navigation, shortcut keys, data sort and filter, formulas and functions We start with the basics for navigating, entering, and calculating data.