# Text - script and chart function

Text() forces the expression to be treated as text, even if a numeric interpretation is possible.

Syntax:

Text (expr)

Return data type: dual

Example: Chart expressions

Example:

`Text( 
 A )`   
where A=1234

Results

| String | Number |
| --- | --- |
| 1234 | - |

Example:

`Text( pi( ) )`

Results

| String | Number |
| --- | --- |
| 3.1415926535898 | - |