ISNUMBER

The ISNUMBER function in Google Sheets is a powerful tool to check whether a value is a number. This function is useful when you need to determine if a cell contains a numeric value or not. Dive into our comprehensive guide to understand its application.

Function Syntax and Parameters

Syntax: ISNUMBER(value)

Parameters:

• value: The value to check.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

1. Using ISNUMBER with a single value:
   • Example: =ISNUMBER(A1)
   • Result: Returns TRUE if the value in cell A1 is a number, otherwise returns FALSE.

Use Cases and Scenarios

1. Data Validation: Check if the input in a cell is a number.
2. Conditional Formatting: Apply different formatting based on whether a cell contains a number or not.
3. Formulas and Calculations: Conditionally perform calculations based on whether a cell contains a number or not.

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