How to Use ISFORMULA() in Google Sheets

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Checks whether a formula is in the referenced cell.

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ISFORMULA(cell)

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In cell B1, use the ISFORMULA function to check if cell A1 contains a formula. The formula should return TRUE if A1 has a formula and FALSE otherwise.

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