Tip of the Day | Sunday 25 October 2026

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Replace Formula Errors with a Custom Message...

Turn confusing formula errors into helpful messages or hide them completely.

Instead of displaying standard Excel error values like #N/A, #VALUE!, or #DIV/0!, this tool allows you to automatically replace them with your own text or leave them blank.
For example, if a formula like =A1*B1 returns #VALUE! because one of the cells contains text instead of a number, you can replace it with a user-friendly message like "Invalid input" or simply show a blank cell.
You can do this manually, but it is easier and faster with the help of this tool.

This tool:

  • Automatically wraps existing formulas with =IFERROR(your_formula, your_custom_message)
  • Works on multiple formulas at once, even if they are different
  • Avoids manual edits, making formula management easier

Make your spreadsheets cleaner and easier to read by controlling what users see when formulas return errors.

Starting this tool

Specify a Keyboard Shortcut: ASAP Utilities  › My Tools & Shortcuts › Manage My Tools & Shortcuts...

Example screenshot: Hide or replace error values (Here's the English version.)
Hide or replace error values

Tip:Alt+P for the previous tool.