Mastering IFERROR in Excel – Clean Up Formula Errors Like a Pro

Errors like #N/A, #DIV/0!, and #VALUE! make your spreadsheet look unprofessional. IFERROR helps you fix that instantly.

🔹 Syntax:

=IFERROR(formula, value_if_error)

🔹 Example:

Use with a VLOOKUP:

=IFERROR(VLOOKUP("Amit", A2:B10, 2, FALSE), "Not Found")

Use with division:

=IFERROR(A1/B1, "Check Value")

🔹 What It Does:

• ✅ Catches any error in your formula
• ✅ Replaces it with your custom message
• ✅ Keeps dashboards from breaking

🔹 Best Practices:

• 🔄 Use for user-facing dashboards
• 📩 Show “Not Found”, “Missing”, or “–” instead of scary errors
• 💡 Combine with VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, or math formulas

🔚 Wrap-Up:

IFERROR keeps your Excel clean, readable, and reliable. It’s a must for reporting and dashboard building.

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