Common Excel Formula Errors Explained | Fixing Excel Errors

Understand common Excel formula errors like #DIV/0!, #VALUE!, #REF!, and more. Learn causes, meanings, and how to fix each error easily.

Formula Errors

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• ”######” This error occurs when a column is not wide enough, or a negative date or time is used.
• ”# DIV / O!” A division by zero has occurred in the formula
• ”# N / A” A value is not available to the formula
• ”# Name” An unrecognizable range name is used in the formula “# Value!” An incorrect argument or operator is used in the formula

• ”# Ref” An invalid cell is referenced in the formula

• #N/A

Note: You can enter #N/A in those cells where data is not yet available. Formulas that refer to those cells will then return #N/A instead of attempting to calculate a value.

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