ISERROR function
Returns TRUE if the value of cellreference is any error type; otherwise, it returns FALSE. The ISERROR function is used in formulas that refer to another cell.
Syntax
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ISERROR(cellreference) |
Example 1
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Cell |
Formula |
Value returned |
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Scratch.A1 |
=NA( ) |
#N/A! |
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Scratch.B1 |
=ISERROR(Scratch.A1) |
TRUE |
Returns TRUE because the #N/A! error is recognized by the ISERROR function. You can use ISERR to find all types but the #N/A! error.
Example 2
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Cell |
Formula |
Value returned |
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Scratch.X1 |
="House" |
#VALUE! |
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Scratch.B1 |
=ISERR(Scratch.X1) |
TRUE |
Returns TRUE because the #VALUE! error is recognized by the ISERROR function. To build an expression based on the #VALUE! error, use the ISERRVALUE function.