ISNA in WPS on Windows FAQ

Q: What does it mean when ISNA returns TRUE?

Check the argument inside ISNA() . If that argument is #N/A , or it refers to a cell whose result is #N/A , the function returns TRUE . If the argument is not #N/A , the function returns FALSE .

Q: How do I use ISNA in multiple cells at once?

Enter =ISNA(...) in the first target cell. Press Enter to get the result. Select the cell and drag the fill handle, or copy and paste the formula into other cells. Check whether you need absolute references with $ .

Common questions about the ISNA function in WPS usually focus on result meaning, argument setup, and batch use; this section covers 3 frequent questions.

FAQ

What does it mean when ISNA returns TRUE?

Check the argument inside ISNA().
If that argument is #N/A, or it refers to a cell whose result is #N/A, the function returns TRUE.
If the argument is not #N/A, the function returns FALSE.

Why does the ISNA formula not return the result I expected?

Confirm that the argument points to the correct cell or formula result.
Check whether the error you want to identify is really #N/A rather than another error such as #VALUE! or #REF!.
If you need to handle other error types, adjust the formula logic or use a different function.

How do I use ISNA in multiple cells at once?

Enter =ISNA(...) in the first target cell.
Press Enter to get the result.
Select the cell and drag the fill handle, or copy and paste the formula into other cells.
Check whether you need absolute references with $.

Glossary

Term	Definition
ISNA	A function that checks whether a value is the `#N/A` error and returns TRUE or FALSE.
#N/A	An error value that usually means a value is not available or no match was found.
Cell reference	A cell address used as a formula argument, such as `A1` or `B2`.