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ISNUMBER

Known for Number Validation

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

Information

ISNUMBER belongs to the Information category. Excel functions that provide information about cells and data
Operation Type 🔧

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

Comparison

ISNUMBER performs Comparison operations. Excel functions for comparing values and data Click to see all.

Usage Context

For whom 👥

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

Data Analysts

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

Engineers

ISNUMBER is designed for Engineers. Excel functions commonly used in engineering calculations and analysis Click to see all.
Purpose 📝

Primary purposes and use cases of the Excel function

Data Analysis

ISNUMBER is used for Data Analysis. Functions specifically designed for analyzing data Click to see all.

Conditional Logic

ISNUMBER is used for Conditional Logic. Functions used for conditional calculations and logic operations Click to see all.

History

Creation Date 📅

Original release date of the Excel function

Excel 2000

ISNUMBER was created in Excel 2000. Functions first released with Excel 2000 version Click to see all.
Created By 👤

Organization or team responsible for developing the function

Microsoft Excel Team

ISNUMBER 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

Used over 1 billion times daily
Sarcastic Fact 🤣

Humorous or ironic observation about the Excel function

The bouncer of Excel functions - strictly checks IDs

Usage Information

Formula Complexity Level 📖

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

Simple

ISNUMBER 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

ISNUMBER accepts Number as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for numerical calculations

Text

ISNUMBER accepts Text as input data. Excel functions specifically designed for text manipulation 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

ISNUMBER is compatible with Excel 2019 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2019 version

Excel 2016

ISNUMBER is compatible with Excel 2016 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2016 version

Excel 2013

ISNUMBER is compatible with Excel 2013 Excel functions that work specifically in Excel 2013 version

Microsoft 365

ISNUMBER is compatible with Microsoft 365 Excel functions optimized for the latest Microsoft 365 platform
Operating System 💾

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

Windows

ISNUMBER runs on Windows Excel functions optimized for Windows operating system

MacOS

ISNUMBER runs on MacOS Excel functions optimized for MacOS users

Web Excel

ISNUMBER runs on Web Excel Excel functions available in web-based versions
Required Arguments Count 🔢

Number of mandatory arguments needed for the function to work properly

1

ISNUMBER needs 1 required arguments Click to see all.
Required Arguments Type 📊

The data types accepted as valid input arguments for the function

Number

ISNUMBER accepts Number as input types Excel functions that perform calculations specifically with numerical inputs

Text

ISNUMBER accepts Text as input types Excel functions specialized in text string manipulation and processing

Evaluation

Pros ✅

Key advantages and strengths of the Excel function

Fast Execution

Functions that process data quickly and efficiently

Simple Syntax

Reliable Results
Cons ❌

Limitations and potential drawbacks of the Excel function

Limited To Number Checking

Functions restricted to verifying if values are numbers without additional capabilities Click to see all.

Binary Output Only

No Customization