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ISNONTEXT

The ISNONTEXT function in Google Sheets is a powerful tool to check whether a value is non-textual. It is useful in various scenarios such as analyzing data, validating inputs, or filtering out non-textual values. Dive into our comprehensive guide to master its application.

Function Syntax and Parameters

Syntax: ISNONTEXT(value)

Parameters:

  • value: The value to check whether it is non-textual.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

  1. Using ISNONTEXT with a text value:

    • Example: =ISNONTEXT("Hello World")
    • Result: false
  2. Using ISNONTEXT with a non-text value:

    • Example: =ISNONTEXT(123)
    • Result: true

Use Cases and Scenarios

  1. Data Validation: Validate if a cell contains non-textual input.
  2. Data Analysis: Filter out non-textual values from a dataset.
  3. Conditional Formatting: Apply formatting based on whether a value is non-textual.

Related Functions

  • ISTEXT: Checks whether a value is a text.
  • ISNUMBER: Checks whether a value is a number.

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