ISFORMULA in WPS on Windows FAQ

Q: What should I do if ISFORMULA shows an error after I enter it?

Check whether the formula starts with = . Make sure the function name is spelled ISFORMULA . Check whether the parentheses and argument are complete. If needed, select the cell again and re-enter the formula.

Q: How do I view the argument help for ISFORMULA?

Select the target cell and type =ISFORMULA( . Look at the syntax hint shown in the formula editing area. Follow the prompt to enter the reference and finish the formula.

When using ISFORMULA, common questions usually involve input errors, syntax hints, and result checks; this section covers 3 frequent questions and a glossary.

FAQ

What should I do if ISFORMULA shows an error after I enter it?

Check whether the formula starts with =.
Make sure the function name is spelled ISFORMULA.
Check whether the parentheses and argument are complete.
If needed, select the cell again and re-enter the formula.

How do I view the argument help for ISFORMULA?

Select the target cell and type =ISFORMULA(.
Look at the syntax hint shown in the formula editing area.
Follow the prompt to enter the reference and finish the formula.

Why does the ISFORMULA result not match what I expected?

Confirm that the referenced item really contains a formula.
Check whether the reference points to the correct cell.
Change the referenced cell content and review the returned result again.
When copying the formula in bulk, check whether the reference position has shifted.

Glossary

Term	Definition
ISFORMULA	A function that checks whether a specified reference is a formula.
Formula bar	The editing area used to enter, review, and modify cell formulas.
Reference	The part of a formula that points to a cell, range, or expression.
TRUE / FALSE	Logical results that indicate yes or no in a formula check.