ARRAYTOTEXT function
Returns an array of text values from any specified range
Syntax
ARRAYTOTEXT(array, [format])Square brackets indicate optional arguments.
Arguments
| Argument | Required | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| array | Yes | The array to return as text.A2:B4 |
| format | No | The format of the returned data. It can be one of two values:
0 Default. Concise format that is easy to read.
1 Strict format that includes escape characters and row delimiters. Generates a string that can be parsed when entered into the formula bar. Encapsulates returned strings in quotes except for Booleans, Numbers and Errors.0 |
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Write a numeric array in strict text form
=ARRAYTOTEXT(A2:B3,1)Strict format uses braces around the array, commas between columns and semicolons between rows. The result is text describing the array; it is not the original numeric array itself.
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