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# VALUE

> The VALUE function converts a numeric value in string format to Number format. It supports multiple YiDA scenarios such as Form and workflow design. Pass a string as the argument, and the function returns the converted numerical result.

The **VALUE** function converts a numeric value in string format to Number format.

## Supported Product Scenarios

The VALUE function is supported in the following YiDA scenarios.

* Form (main table field)
* Form (business association rule)
* Form (validation)
* Workflow design (validation rule)
* Workflow design (associated action)
* Integration and automation
* Workflow node
* Connector

## Format

```text theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}}
VALUE(text)
```

## Attribute Description

| **Attribute** | **Required** | **Description**        |
| ------------- | ------------ | ---------------------- |
| text          | Yes          | The string to convert. |

## Return Value

| **Return value type** | **Description**                |
| --------------------- | ------------------------------ |
| Number                | The converted numerical value. |

## Use Case

Convert text into a Number. This is typically used when data has already been entered and needs to be reformatted for calculation.