Examples for the iferror formula
Copy these examples into a spreadsheet and adjust the ranges for your own data.
IFERROR syntax pattern
=IFERROR(value, fallback)Use this IFERROR pattern as the starting point for your spreadsheet formula.
IFERROR in a worksheet
=IFERROR(value, fallback)Returns fallback if there was an error computing value; otherwise returns value.
When to use IFERROR
Use IFERROR when you need to return fallback if there was an error computing value; otherwise returns value.
- Branch spreadsheet logic based on conditions.
- Handle errors and combine boolean checks.
How IFERROR works in Quadratic
In Quadratic, IFERROR follows the syntax IFERROR(value, fallback). The function works inside Quadratic formulas and can be combined with spreadsheet ranges, tables, and other formulas.
Common IFERROR mistakes
Most IFERROR issues come from mismatched argument types, ranges that do not cover the intended data, or optional parameters being omitted when the default behavior is not what you expected.
- Check each required parameter before copying the formula across a sheet.
- Confirm that ranges line up with the rows or columns you intend to analyze.
- Use Quadratic AI to explain or debug the formula when the result looks wrong.