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ISTEXT

The ISTEXT function in Google Sheets is a useful tool to determine whether a given value is text. It can be used to check if a cell contains text or not. Explore our comprehensive guide to understand its syntax and learn how to apply it effectively.

Function Syntax and Parameters

Syntax: ISTEXT(value)

Parameters:

  • value: The value or cell reference to check for text.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

  1. Using ISTEXT with a cell reference:

    • Example: If cell A1 contains the value Hello, =ISTEXT(A1) will return TRUE.
    • Example: If cell A1 contains the value 123, =ISTEXT(A1) will return FALSE.

  2. Using ISTEXT with a text value directly:

    • Example: =ISTEXT("SheetFX") will return TRUE.
    • Example: =ISTEXT("123") will return TRUE.

Use Cases and Scenarios

  1. Data Validation: Check if user input in a cell is text.
  2. Conditional Formatting: Apply a custom format to cells that contain text.
  3. Formula-Based Filtering: Filter data based on whether a cell value is text or not.

Related Functions

  • ISNUMBER: Check if a value is a number.
  • ISBLANK: Check if a cell is empty.

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