- In short
- Selects the cells in your range that show an error, so you can find and fix them. Nothing is changed. Only the selection changes. A new Selection. Your source data stays unchanged. The whole operation happens locally; nothing is sent anywhere.
What it is for
Select Error Cells is used to select the error cells in the range.
When to use it
Typical use: none.
Example scenarios
- None.
What it needs
A range. Supported data types: text, number, date (by selection).
How to use it
- Select the range to audit.
- On the XLMind Plus tab, open the Advanced Audit menu in the Formula Audit group and choose Select Error Cells.
- Confirm; a new Selection.
What it produces
A new Selection.
Effect on your data and undo
Select Error Cells does not change your source data; the result is added as a separate item.
How it differs from similar tools
It adds no color or notes; it builds a plain Excel selection, so you can feed the result straight into any bulk action such as formatting, clearing or copying.
Good to know
No special preconditions.
Limitations
No special preconditions.
Frequently asked questions
- Where will I see the result?
- A new Selection.
- Does the result stay linked to the source?
- The result is a snapshot of the data at run time; after bigger edits, run the tool again for a current view.
- Any known limits?
- No special preconditions.
- Does it work offline?
- Yes. Everything runs on your computer; the internet is only needed for licensing and updates.
Works well with
- At the other end of the family sits Highlight Error Cells
- To tidy the data first, use Select Constants
- Afterwards, try Select Blank Cells
- A good companion is Formula Map Summary
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