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Excel 2013
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=ISFORMULA()
Checks whether there is a reference to a cell that contains a formula, and returns TRUE or FALSE.
Applies To:
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=ISFORMULA(reference)
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Output typeLogical
Popularity20 / 100
VolatileNo
Dynamic ArrayNo
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◧ Arguments
| Argument | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
reference |
Reference | Required | Reference is a reference to the cell you want to test. Reference can be a cell reference, a formula, or a name that refers to a cell. |
▣ Examples
Returns TRUE because =TODAY() is a formula.
=TODAY()
Result:
TRUE
Returns TRUE because, although dividing by 0 results in an error, the cell does contain a formula.
=3/0
Result:
TRUE
§ Remarks
- If reference is not a valid data type, such as a defined name that is not a reference, ISFORMULA returns the #VALUE! error value.
⚠ Common Errors
#VALUE!
If reference is not a valid data type, such as a defined name that is not a reference, ISFORMULA returns the #VALUE! error value.
Fix: Write a cell address as the input
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