Common Types of Errors in Excel Formulas

This video tutorial covers common types of errors encountered in Excel formulas, including division by zero, name errors due to misspelling, not available errors, number errors, value errors, reference errors, null errors, and hash errors. Each error type is explained with examples, highlighting the causes and solutions. The tutorial aims to help users identify and correct these errors to ensure accurate Excel calculations.

What typically causes a division error in Excel?

• Mismatched data types

• Incorrect cell reference

• Dividing a number by zero

• Using a wrong function name

How can a name error occur in Excel?

• By misspelling a function name

• By dividing by zero

• By using a function with incorrect syntax

• By referencing a non-existent cell

What does a 'not available' error indicate in Excel?

• A function name is misspelled

• A cell reference is invalid

• A number is too large

• The data being searched for is missing

When does a number error occur in Excel?

• When data types are mismatched

• When a function is misspelled

• When a number is too large or too small

• When a cell reference is invalid

What causes a value error in Excel?

• Mismatched data types

• Dividing by zero

• Invalid cell reference

• Using a wrong function name

What leads to a reference error in Excel?

• A cell reference is invalid

• A function name is misspelled

• Data types are mismatched

• A number is too large

What does the hash symbol error indicate in Excel?

• The data does not fit within the cell width

• A number is too large

• A function name is misspelled

• A cell reference is invalid