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ISNONTEXT is TRUE for numbers, blanks, errors and logicals. Handy in data validation to block text in amount columns.
Syntax
=ISNONTEXT(value)| Argument | What it means |
|---|---|
value |
Anything. |
Examples
Example 1
=ISNONTEXT(C2)Data-validation rule: reject typed text like “five hundred”.
ISNONTEXT in practice
Where you will use it
- Find numbers or blanks in a text column
- Validate name fields
- Data checks
Worked example
| Value | Formula | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Pune | =ISNONTEXT(A2) | FALSE |
| 411001 | =ISNONTEXT(A3) | TRUE |
| (blank) | =ISNONTEXT(A4) | TRUE |
Results calculated in Excel.
Mistakes people make
| Mistake | What to do instead |
|---|---|
| Blank counts as non-text | Combine with ISBLANK if needed |
| Numbers stored as text | ISNONTEXT returns FALSE for them |
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