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ISERROR Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice

By Rinkesh Shah, founder of Cellgrids.

ISERROR is an Excel Information function. Checks whether a value is any kind of error.

ISERROR syntax

=ISERROR(value)

Arguments

When to use ISERROR

ISERROR 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 ISERROR function do in Excel?

Checks whether a value is any kind of error.

What is the syntax of ISERROR in Excel?

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

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