# ISREFEXIST

The **ISREFEXIST** function returns *TRUE* if the specified reference exists in the sheet. It returns *FALSE* if the reference is invalid or does not exist. It is commonly used to validate references before applying calculations or logic.

### Syntax

<pre class="language-javascript"><code class="lang-javascript"><strong>ISREFEXIST(reference)
</strong></code></pre>

### Arguments

* reference - The reference to validate.

### Return value

Returns *TRUE* if a valid reference exists; otherwise, returns *FALSE*.

### **Example**

<pre class="language-javascript"><code class="lang-javascript"><strong>IF(ISREFEXIST(2026 Revenue Plan), 2026 Revenue Plan, "Reference Does Not Exist")
</strong></code></pre>

In this example, the **ISREFEXIST** function checks whether the *2026 Revenue Plan* reference exists. If the condition is *TRUE*, the formula returns the value of the *2026 Revenue Plan*; otherwise, it returns the text *'Reference Does Not Exist'*.

### **Excel equivalent**

[ISREF](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/is-functions-0f2d7971-6019-40a0-a171-f2d869135665)


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