ISREF function
Returns TRUE if the value is a reference
Syntax
ISREF(value)Square brackets indicate optional arguments.
Arguments
| Argument | Required | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| value | Yes | The value that you want tested. The value argument can be a blank (empty cell), error, logical value, text, number, or reference value, or a name referring to any of these.A1 |
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=ISREF(A2)A2 is passed as a cell reference, so ISREF returns TRUE. A numeric constant supplied directly is not a reference.
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ISREF · top-level call
=ISREF(A2)1 / 1 · value
The value that you want tested. The value argument can be a blank (empty cell), error, logical value, text, number, or reference value, or a name referring to any of these.
ISREF reference ↗Follow the cells behind a result
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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.