# Value Element

The definition of this element varies based on the element that contains it.

In a Field, it contains the value for a text field.

In a User or Prop element, it specifies a value for the element that contains it.

## Syntax

    <Value
        [Unit]
        [F]
        [Err]
        [V]>
    </Value>

## Attributes

Unit

Optional string. Represents a unit of measure. The default is NUM. For details about NUM, see Units of measure.

F

Optional string. Represents the element's formula. This attribute can contain one of the following strings: "someFormula" if the formula exists locally, "No Formula" if the formula is locally deleted or blocked, or "Inh" if the formula is inherited.

If the attribute is not present, the element's formula is a simple constant, for example, <element>5</element>.

Err

Optional string. Indicates that the formula evaluates to an error. The value of Err is the current value (an error message string); the value of the element is the last valid value.

V

Optional string. Represents the null string condition for a string cell value. In some cases it is helpful to distinguish between an empty string cell null and a null string cell value. This attribute is used to distinguish between these forms of an empty value.

## Element properties

Property | Value
--- | ---
Name | Value
Minimum Occurrences | 0
Maximum Occurrences | 1

## Element information

Parent elements

Field

User

Prop

Child elements

SolutionXML

## Remarks

The Value element contained in a Field element is relevant only when contained in a Shape element. It is ignored when contained in a DocumentSheet, PageSheet, or StyleSheet element.

The Value element contained in a Prop or User element is relevant only when contained in a DocumentSheet, PageSheet, or Shape element. It is ignored when contained in a StyleSheet element.

## See also

Value cell (Custom Properties section)

Value cell (Text Fields section)

Value cell (User-Defined Cells section)

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