# ISTEXT

## Content

This function tests whether a value, an expression or contents of a referenced cell has text data.

## Syntax

`ISTEXT(cellreference)`

`ISTEXT(value)`

`ISTEXT(expression)`

## Arguments

Specify a cell reference, a numeric or text value, or an expression for the argument.

## Remarks

Use this function to test the contents of a cell, a numeric or text value directly, or a function or expression.

* If the data type of the argument is text, this function returns TRUE. 
* If the data type of the argument is not text, this function returns FALSE. 
* If the argument refers to an empty cell, this function returns FALSE.

## Data Types

Accepts any data type for an argument. Returns Boolean (TRUE or FALSE) data.

## Examples

`ISTEXT(B3)`

`ISTEXT(R1C2)`

`ISTEXT("Total")` gives the result TRUE

`ISTEXT(12)` gives the result FALSE