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How to Use ISREF() in Google Sheets

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Checks whether a value is a valid cell reference.

How To Actually Use ISREF() in Sheets

ISREF(value)

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In cell D1, use the ISREF formula to check if the value in cell A1 is a valid cell reference. The formula should return TRUE if A1 is a reference and FALSE otherwise.

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