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MS Excel: How to use the NA Function (WS)

This Excel tutorial explains how to use the Excel NA function with syntax and examples.

Description

The Microsoft Excel NA function returns the #N/A error value.

The NA function is a built-in function in Excel that is categorized as an Information Function. It can be used as a worksheet function (WS) in Excel. As a worksheet function, the NA function can be entered as part of a formula in a cell of a worksheet.

Syntax

The syntax for the NA function in Microsoft Excel is:

NA( )

Parameters or Arguments

There are no parameters or arguments for the NA function.

Returns

The NA function returns the #N/A error value.

Applies To

  • Excel for Office 365, Excel 2019, Excel 2016, Excel 2013, Excel 2011 for Mac, Excel 2010, Excel 2007, Excel 2003, Excel XP, Excel 2000

Type of Function

  • Worksheet function (WS)

Example (as Worksheet Function)

Let's look at some Excel NA function examples and explore how to use the NA function as a worksheet function in Microsoft Excel:

Microsoft Excel

Based on the Excel spreadsheet above, the following NA examples would return:

=NA()
Result: #N/A