ISREF

The ISREF function in Google Sheets is used to check whether a value is a valid cell reference. It can be helpful in various situations where you need to determine if a given value is a valid cell reference.

Function Syntax and Parameters

Syntax: ISREF(value)

Parameters:

• value: The value that you want to check if it is a valid cell reference.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

1. Using ISREF with a cell reference:

   • Example: =ISREF(A1)
   • Result: true if A1 is a valid cell reference, false otherwise.

2. Using ISREF with a non-cell reference:

   • Example: =ISREF("Hello")
   • Result: false since the given value is not a valid cell reference.

Use Cases and Scenarios

1. Data Validation: Use ISREF to validate if a cell reference entered by a user is valid.
2. Conditional Formatting: Apply formatting to cells only if they contain valid cell references.
3. Dynamic Formulas: Use ISREF to create dynamic formulas based on valid cell references.

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