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The ISNA function in Google Sheets is a useful tool that allows users to check if a cell contains the #N/A error, indicating that the formula or function used in that cell is not able to return a valid result. To use this function, simply enter “=ISNA(cell reference)” in an empty cell, where the cell reference is the cell you want to check. The function will return “TRUE” if the cell contains the #N/A error and “FALSE” if it does not. This can help users identify and troubleshoot errors in their data or formulas. Additionally, the ISNA function can be combined with other functions to create more complex logical tests in a spreadsheet.
ISNA
Checks whether a value is the error `#N/A`.
Sample Usage
ISNA(A2)
Syntax
ISNA(value)
value– The value to be compared with the error value#N/A.*
ISNAreturnsTRUEifvalueis#N/Aor a reference to a cell containing#N/Aand false otherwise.
Notes
- This function is most often used in conjunction with
IFin conditional statements.
See Also
ISTEXT: Checks whether a value is text.
ISREF: Checks whether a value is a valid cell reference.
ISODD: Checks whether the provided value is odd.
ISNUMBER: Checks whether a value is a number.
ISNONTEXT: Checks whether a value is non-textual.
ISLOGICAL: Checks whether a value is `TRUE` or `FALSE`.
ISEVEN: Checks whether the provided value is even.
ISERROR: Checks whether a value is an error.
ISERR: Checks whether a value is an error other than `#N/A`.
ISBLANK: Checks whether the referenced cell is empty.
IF: Returns one value if a logical expression is `TRUE` and another if it is `FALSE`.
Examples
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