In this article, I will show you how to check if a cell is empty in Google Sheets using the ISBLANK function in just a few clicks. Follow the steps below and become a Google Sheets pro in no time!
Checking if a Cell is Empty in Google Sheets
To demonstrate this, let’s create a sample data sheet. You can access it by clicking on this link and following the step-by-step guide.
We can use the ISBLANK function to check if a cell or a range of cells is empty. In the example below, I will show you how to use this useful function.
1. Select an empty cell in your spreadsheet
Click on an empty cell in your sheet. This cell will be where the results will be displayed.
In our example, we have highlighted cell H3, which is next to the dataset.
2. Enter the formula =ISBLANK(Cell_Reference)
In the empty cell, enter the following formula: =ISBLANK(Cell_Reference)
Let’s break down the formula for better understanding:
- =ISBLANK: This is the function used to check if the specified cell reference is empty.
- Cell_Reference: Enter the reference of the cell you want to check (e.g., B3). You can also check a range of cells by specifying the range here (e.g., B3:B10).
The formula will return either True or False:
- True: The cell(s) is empty.
- False: The cell(s) contains data and is not empty.
If you enter a range of cells, the formula will only return True if all the cells in the range are empty.
In our example, we will check cell C5. Our sample formula is as follows:
=ISBLANK(C5)3. Press Enter to see the results
Once you have entered the formula, simply press the Enter key. The formula will execute, and the results will be displayed.
In our example, we checked cell C5, and the returned result is TRUE, indicating that the cell is empty.
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Now you can confidently check if a cell is empty in Google Sheets with ease. Happy spreadsheeting!
