FORMULATEXT
Supported, behaves as documentedCategory: Lookup and reference · Last tested 2026-07-04
Support matrix
| Engine | Documented | Live-tested | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excel | Yes | Not yet | n/a |
| Google Sheets | Yes | Not yet | n/a |
| LibreOffice Calc | No | Yes (24.2.7.2, 2026-07-04) | Supported, behaves as documented |
Executed test cases
LibreOffice Calc 24.2.7.2 (tested 2026-07-04)
| Formula | Description | Result | Expected | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| =FORMULATEXT(A1) | A cell holding a plain arithmetic formula -> FORMULATEXT returns the exact formula text as typed | =1+2 | =1+2 | Matched |
| =FORMULATEXT(A1) | Formula text with nested string literals is returned verbatim, including quotes | =CONCATENATE("a","b") | =CONCATENATE("a","b") | Matched |
| =FORMULATEXT(A1) | A cell containing a plain (non-formula) value -> #N/A, per docs: 'The cell used as the Reference argument does not contain a formula.' Confirmed via https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/formulatext-function-0a786771-54fd-4ae2-96ee-09cda35439c8 | #N/A | #N/A | Matched |
| =FORMULATEXT(A1) | A blank cell has no formula either -> #N/A | #N/A | #N/A | Matched |
Docs & syntax
- Excel: official documentation
- Google Sheets: official documentation