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ISBLANK Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice

By Rinkesh Shah, founder of Cellgrids.

ISBLANK is an Excel Information function. Checks whether a cell is empty.

ISBLANK syntax

=ISBLANK(value)

Arguments

When to use ISBLANK

ISBLANK is used to check the state or type of a cell before other formulas act on it.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the ISBLANK function do in Excel?

Checks whether a cell is empty.

What is the syntax of ISBLANK in Excel?

The syntax is =ISBLANK(value). value: The value to evaluate.

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