How can you check for errors in your formulas?

Using the Error Checking feature under the Formulas tab is an effective way to detect and troubleshoot errors in your Excel formulas. This built-in tool systematically scans your worksheet for common errors, such as inconsistent formulas, division by zero, and more. It provides suggestions for correcting these errors, which can save significant time and streamline the process of ensuring your spreadsheet's integrity.

Additionally, the Error Checking feature highlights any problematic cells, allowing you to navigate directly to them. It gives you a comprehensive overview of errors in your workbook, making it easier to address issues as they arise.

While there are other methods of checking for errors, such as using the IFERROR function to handle potential errors gracefully within the formula itself, this method does not proactively find errors but rather manages them when encountered. Manual review may also be useful but is less efficient, as it relies on your attention to detail without the assistance of Excel's automated tools. Error alerts in settings can customize how errors are displayed or flagged, but they do not actively scan for or report existing errors in the same way the Error Checking feature does.