If you create a formula in Excel that contains an error or circular reference, Excel lets you know about it with an error message. A handful of errors can appear in a cell when a formula or function in Excel cannot be resolved. Knowing their meaning helps correct the problem.
| Error | Meaning |
|---|---|
| #DIV/0! | Trying to divide by 0 |
| #N/A! | A formula or a function inside a formula cannot find the referenced data |
| #NAME? | Text in the formula is not recognized |
| #NULL! | A space was used in formulas that reference multiple ranges; a comma separates range references |
| #NUM! | A formula has invalid numeric data for the type of operation |
| #REF! | A reference is invalid |
| #VALUE! | The wrong type of operand or function argument is used |
