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# ISREFEXIST

The **ISREFEXIST** function returns TRUE if the specified reference exists in the model. It returns FALSE if the reference is invalid, missing, 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. Required.

### **Return value**

Either TRUE or FALSE.

### **Example**

<pre class="language-javascript"><code class="lang-javascript"><strong>IF(ISREFEXIST([2027 Plan]), [2027 Plan], "Reference Does Not Exist")
</strong></code></pre>

In this example, the formula checks whether the reference '\[2027 Plan]' exists in the model. If TRUE, it returns the value of '\[2027 Plan]'. If FALSE, it returns 'Reference Does Not Exist'.

<figure><img src="/files/YHBTb72gIGh5AlWm6SZz" alt=""><figcaption><p>Applying ISREFEXIST function</p></figcaption></figure>

### **Excel equivalent**

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


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