IntermediateLogic
Syntax
=ISNUMBER(value)| Argument | What it means |
|---|---|
value | The value or cell to check. |
Examples with results
Every result below is calculated by the practice engine on the sample data shown, not typed in by hand.
List A and list B (fictional)
| Row | A | B |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ordered | Received |
| 2 | P-101 | P-102 |
| 3 | P-102 | P-101 |
| 4 | P-103 | P-105 |
| 5 | P-104 | P-103 |
| 6 | P-105 |
=ISNUMBER(MATCH("P-101",B2:B6,0))Is P-101 in the Received list?
=ISNUMBER(MATCH("P-104",B2:B6,0))Is P-104?
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How people use ISNUMBER at work
- Operations
Mark every ordered item as received or missing.
Data: List A and list B (fictional)=IF(ISNUMBER(MATCH(A4,B2:B6,0)),"Received","Missing") - General office
Check that a cell holds a real number, not text.
Data: Office supplies sales (fictional)=ISNUMBER(B2)
Common mistakes and tips
- Numbers stored as text return FALSE. Convert them with VALUE.
Works in
All versions of Excel, and Google Sheets.
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