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IFERROR

Known for Error Handling And Prevention

Table of content

Basic Classification
Usage Context
Basic Information
History
Facts

Usage Information
Technical Details
Evaluation
Ratings
Alternatives
FAQ

Basic Classification

Function Category 📊

Primary classification of the Excel function based on its main purpose and usage domain, helps users quickly identify function types

Logical

IFERROR belongs to the Logical category. Excel functions for performing logical operations and decision making Click to see all.
Operation Type 🔧

Fundamental type of operation or action that the Excel function performs on its inputs

Calculation

IFERROR performs Calculation operations. Excel functions for performing various calculations Click to see all.

Usage Context

For whom 👥

Target user groups who would benefit most from using this Excel function

Data Analysts

IFERROR is designed for Data Analysts. Excel functions specifically designed for data analysis and interpretation Click to see all.

Business Managers

IFERROR is designed for Business Managers. Excel functions helpful for business management and decision making Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

Error Handling

IFERROR is used for Error Handling. Excel functions for error handling help identify and manage errors in formulas and calculations Click to see all.

History

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

Excel 2007

IFERROR was created in Excel 2007. Functions first introduced in Excel 2007 release Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Microsoft Excel Team

IFERROR was created by Microsoft Excel Team. Functions officially created by the Microsoft Excel development team Click to see all.

Facts

Interesting Fact 💡

Unique or lesser-known information about the Excel function

Created after user complaints
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

Excel's way of saying 'nothing to see here'

Usage Information

Formula Complexity Level 📖

Indicates the difficulty level and complexity of using the Excel function effectively

Simple

IFERROR has a Simple complexity level. Basic Excel functions for common calculations and tasks Click to see all.

Technical Details

Input Data Type 📝

Types of data that the Excel function accepts as input parameters

Number

IFERROR accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations Click to see all.

Text

IFERROR accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation Click to see all.

Error

IFERROR accepts Error as input data. Excel functions for managing and handling error values Click to see all.
Version Compatibility 💻

Indicates which Excel versions and platforms the function is compatible with < including Office 365< Excel 2019< 2016< etc.

Excel 2019

IFERROR is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version Click to see all.

Excel 2016

IFERROR is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version Click to see all.

Excel 2013

IFERROR is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version Click to see all.

Excel 2007

IFERROR is compatible with Excel 2007 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2007 version Click to see all.
Operating System 💾

Specifies the operating systems where the function can be used < including Windows< macOS< and web platforms

Windows

IFERROR runs on Windows Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system Click to see all.

MacOS

IFERROR runs on MacOS Excel functions optimized for MacOS users Click to see all.
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

2

IFERROR needs 2 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Error

IFERROR accepts Error as input types Excel functions designed to handle and manage calculation errors effectively Click to see all.

Range

IFERROR accepts Range as input types Excel functions that operate on cell ranges for calculations Click to see all.

Number

IFERROR accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs Click to see all.

Evaluation

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

Prevents Formula Errors

Clean Presentation

Easy To Implement

Clear Error Messages
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

Can Mask Real Errors

Functions that could conceal underlying data or calculation problems from users Click to see all.

Binary Output Only

Limited Flexibility

Only Handles Errors