ISFORMULA function
Returns TRUE if there is a reference to a cell that contains a formula
Syntax
ISFORMULA(reference)Square brackets indicate optional arguments.
Arguments
| Argument | Required | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| reference | Yes | Reference is a reference to the cell you want to test.A1 |
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Recognise an amount entered as a constant
=ISFORMULA(C2)The value 30 was entered directly in C2. ISFORMULA therefore returns FALSE. Switch to the calculated example to compare identical values with different formula status.
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ISFORMULA · top-level call
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Reference and compatibility
Univer 1.0.4 / Apache-2.0. Calculation checks cover the supplied examples only. The browser worksheet does not implement every Excel feature, external service or connected data type.