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ISTEXT Function in Excel: Syntax, Examples and Free Practice

By Rinkesh Shah, founder of Cellgrids.

ISTEXT is an Excel Information function. Checks whether a value is text.

ISTEXT syntax

=ISTEXT(value)

Arguments

When to use ISTEXT

ISTEXT 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 ISTEXT function do in Excel?

Checks whether a value is text.

What is the syntax of ISTEXT in Excel?

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

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