---
title: "VAL"
url: "https://help.formsfly.com/en/article/val"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2024-01-08T17:27:48.818Z"
---

# VAL

The VAL formula is intended for use when a dynamic dependency would lead to circular reference issues

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### Syntax

`VAL('dataname')`

### Example

```plaintext
IF(ISBLANK({{oneField}}), VAL('otherField'), {{oneField}})
```

### Notes

This formula will evaluate once when the form loads and thereafter will only ever re-evaluate when the value of 'oneField' changes. This formula is not dynamically dependent on 'otherField' in any way since it does not contain a dynamic reference {{otherField}}. When the value of 'otherField' changes, this formula will not re-evaluate.

It is not dynamic when used alone, returning the value of the field referenced, 'dataname'