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ISURL

The ISURL function in Google Sheets is a powerful tool to check whether a value is a valid URL. Whether you're validating website links, validating user inputs, or filtering data based on URLs, the ISURL function simplifies the task. Dive into our comprehensive guide to master its application.

Function Syntax and Parameters

Syntax: ISURL(value)

Parameters:

  • value: The value to check if it is a valid URL.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

  1. Using ISURL with a value:

    • Example: =ISURL("www.google.com")
    • Result: FALSE

  2. Using ISURL with a cell reference:

    • Example: If cell A1 has the value https://www.example.com, then =ISURL(A1) will return TRUE.

Use Cases and Scenarios

  1. Website Validation: Check if a user-provided URL is valid before processing.
  2. Data Filtering: Filter a dataset to include only rows with valid URLs.
  3. URL Inputs: Validate URL inputs in an online form.

Related Functions

  • ISNUMBER: Check if a value is a number.
  • ISTEXT: Check if a value is text.

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