Evaluates a formula or expression that is in the form of text and returns the result. To run a macro or subroutine, use the RUN function.
Syntax
EVALUATE(formula_text)
Formula_text is the expression in the form of text that you want to evaluate.
Remarks
Using EVALUATE is similar to selecting an expression within a formula in the formula bar and pressing the Recalculate key (F9 in Microsoft Excel for Windows and COMMAND+= in Microsoft Excel for the Macintosh). EVALUATE replaces an expression with a value.
Example
Suppose you want to know the value of a cell named LabResult1, LabResult2, or LabResult3, where the 1, 2, or 3 is specified by the name TrialNum whose value may change as the macro runs. You can use the following formula to calculate the value:
EVALUATE("LabResult"&TrialNum)
Related Function
RUN Runs a macro
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