Formula hub · Updated May 13, 2026
Logic & Error Fixes
Fix common spreadsheet errors and write formulas that fail gracefully.
Guides in this category
Use IFERROR to show a clean fallback when a formula returns an error.
How to Fix #N/A in Excel and Google SheetsFix #N/A errors in lookup formulas by checking missing matches, spaces, data types, and exact-match settings.
How to Fix #VALUE!Fix #VALUE! errors caused by wrong data types, text in math formulas, dates stored as text, or invalid arguments.
How to Fix #REF!Fix #REF! errors caused by deleted cells, broken references, moved ranges, and invalid lookup column numbers.
How to Fix #DIV/0! in Excel and Google SheetsFix #DIV/0! errors when a formula divides by zero, blank cells, or missing values.
How to Fix #NAME? in Excel and Google SheetsFix #NAME? errors caused by misspelled functions, missing quotes, unsupported formulas, or bad named ranges.
How to Fix #CALC! in ExcelFix #CALC! errors in Excel dynamic array formulas such as FILTER, MAP, and LAMBDA.
Circular Reference in Excel or Google SheetsFix circular reference warnings when a formula refers back to its own cell or dependent result.
Numbers Stored as TextFix numbers stored as text so SUM, lookup, pivot tables, and comparisons work correctly.
Why Is My Formula Not Working?Troubleshoot formulas that show errors, return the wrong result, or display as text.
Excel Formula Shows as TextFix formulas that display as plain text instead of calculating in Excel or Google Sheets.
Excel Formula Not CalculatingFix Excel formulas that do not update because calculation mode is manual, cells are formatted as text, or references are stale.
How to Fix #SPILL!Fix #SPILL! errors in dynamic array formulas by clearing blocked cells and checking output size.
How to choose a formula
Start from the spreadsheet task, then choose the simplest formula that gives a maintainable answer. A report that someone else must update next month often needs clarity more than cleverness.