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ISERR

The ISERR function in Google Sheets is a useful tool to check whether a value is an error other than #N/A. With ISERR, you can easily identify and handle various types of errors in your data. Take a deep dive into our comprehensive guide to understand its syntax and master its application.

Function Syntax and Parameters

Syntax: ISERR(value)

Parameters:

  • value: The value you want to check for errors (other than #N/A).

Step-by-Step Tutorial

  1. Using ISERR with a cell reference:

    • Example: If cell A1 contains an error value, then =ISERR(A1) will return TRUE.

  2. Using ISERR with a formula:

    • Example: If formula =VLOOKUP("Banana", A1:B5, 2, FALSE) results in an error, then =ISERR(VLOOKUP("Banana", A1:B5, 2, FALSE)) will return TRUE.

Use Cases and Scenarios

  1. Error Handling: Identify and handle error values in data processing.
  2. Data Validation: Validate data entries for errors other than #N/A.
  3. Conditional Formatting: Apply formatting based on whether a value is an error.

Related Functions

  • ISERROR: Checks whether a value is any type of error, including #N/A.

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