ReferenceFunctionsInformation Functions
ERROR.TYPE
ERROR.TYPE: Returns a number corresponding to an error type Returns: 1 = #NULL! 2 = #DIV/0! 3 = #VALUE! 4 = #REF! 5 = #NAME? 6 = #NUM! 7 = #N/A 8 = #GETTING_DATA (n…
Summary
NOTE: Error codes 9-13 are non-standard extensions for internal error types.
Returns the numeric code for a specific error value.
Remarks
- Standard mappings include:
#NULL!=1,#DIV/0!=2,#VALUE!=3,#REF!=4,#NAME?=5,#NUM!=6,#N/A=7. - Non-error inputs return
#N/A. - Additional internal error kinds may map to extended non-standard codes.
Examples
Map DIV/0 to code
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| Cell | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| No inputs on Sheet1. | ||
Formula
=
Result
Not evaluated yet.
Expected
2
Non-error input returns N/A
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| Cell | Value | |
|---|---|---|
| No inputs on Sheet1. | ||
Formula
=
Result
Not evaluated yet.
Expected
#N/A
Related functions
FAQ
What if the input is not an error value?
ERROR.TYPE returns #N/A when the input is not an error.
Runtime metadata
Category
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Signature
ERROR.TYPE(arg1: Any)Arity
min 1, max 1
Arguments
arg1Any · Scalar
Caps
PURE
Source