EVALTEXT Function

Evaluates the text in shapename as if it were a formula and returns the result.

Syntax

EVALTEXT(shapename!theText )

Parameters

Name Required/Optional Data Type Description
shapename!theText
Required
String
A cell that is triggered when the associated shape's text composition changes.

Return value

String

Remarks

shapename can be used to refer to the text of a shape other than the current shape.

If there is no text, the result is zero. If the text cannot be evaluated, the function returns an error.

Example

EVALTEXT(Line.2!theText)

Evaluates the text contained in the shape Line.2. For example, if Line.2 contains "4 ft + 0.5 ft", returns the value 4.5 ft.