How can i Change a number, which is considered as a Text, into a number

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#1

Hi,
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I want to use that - 2 in Calculations…

#2

Where does that value come from?
Usually it converts automatically… just use it…
Alternatively multiply by 1

Taifun

#3

Hello, to make a text string (“2”) into a number (2), you can multiply it by (1) and it will convert to a number. Also, I saw that you want to make the number negative, for that you can multiply the number (2) by (-1) or the whole thing (“2”) by (-1). But be careful that if it’s (“-2”) multiplied by (-1), it will give a positive (2).

This will give (2).
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This will give (-2).
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#4

Thank you for your Help…:blush::blush: