When you see the #VALUE error, it means that there is something wrong with the way the formula is typed, or there is something wrong with the cells you are referencing.

If you want to get the result of a negative value, you have to use the ABS function. The ABS function returns the absolute value of a number; it converts negative numbers to positive numbers.

Trace Precedents allows you to understand formula dependencies by highlighting the cells that are referenced in or have an impact on an Excel formula.To use this tool, select a cell with a formula in ...

In Excel spreadsheets, complex formulas are difficult to enter without making mistakes. Microsoft Excel’s LAMBDA() function can make such errors easier to find.