Excel Errors: Complete Guide
Learn to identify, understand, and fix all common Excel errors.
#VALUE!
VALUE Error
Appears when Excel cannot interpret a data type or when an operation uses an incorrect format.
#REF!
REF Error
Indicates that a cell reference is no longer valid, often after deleting rows or columns.
#N/A
N/A Error
Means a lookup value is not available or cannot be found in the data range.
#DIV/0!
DIV/0 Error
Occurs when dividing by zero or by an empty cell.
#NAME?
NAME Error
Indicates that Excel does not recognize the name used in the formula (misspelled function or non-existent named range).
#NUM!
NUM Error
Appears when a numeric value is invalid (number too large, negative square root, etc.).
#NULL!
NULL Error
Occurs when the intersection operator is misused or when two ranges have no common cells.
#CALC!
CALC Error
Calculation error specific to Excel 365 dynamic arrays (empty or unsupported result).
#SPILL!
SPILL Error
Occurs when a dynamic array formula cannot display its results because cells are occupied.
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