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  1. I have an IF OR AND formula that does not work where I am trying to combine 2 statements resulting in an answer, times 4 scenarios, using 2 table titles and giving an option of 4 answers. This formula comes after 1 simple IF formula with a single simple statement, as below:
    =IF([@[Project Stage]]="Idea","Idea",
    IF(OR(AND([@[RSN Project?]]="No",AND([@[2022 C/O (Y/N)]]="No","391203","",
    IF(OR(AND([@[RSN Project?]]="No",AND([@[2022 C/O (Y/N)]]="Yes","391205","",
    IF(OR(AND([@[RSN Project?]]="Yes",AND([@[2022 C/O (Y/N)]]="No","392572","",
    IF(OR(AND([@[RSN Project?]]="Yes",AND([@[2022 C/O (Y/N)]]="Yes","392571","")))))))))))))))))

    can you advise where I am going wrong please?

    1. Hi!
      It is very difficult to understand a formula that contains unique references to your workbook worksheets. Hence, I cannot check its work, sorry.

      1. Many thanks for your quick response Alexander, basically i want the result of the combination of 2 columns (No/No; No/Yes; Yes/No; and Yes/Yes) to result in a different 6 digit number. The Table Titles are in square brackets in the formula "RSN Project" and "2022 C/O (Y/N)", so as not to refer to column/row, as below:
        ANT # RSN Project? 2022 C/O (Y/N)
        Idea No No
        391203 No No
        391205 No Yes
        391203 Yes No
        Currently the numbers in the first column are only looking at a combination of only 2, either/or, whereas I need to have a different number for 4 different combinations, does that make it clearer for you?

        1. Hi!
          I’m sorry but your description doesn’t give me a complete understanding of your task. Maybe this article will be helpful: IF AND formula in Excel.
          For example -

          =IF(AND(B1="No",C1="No"),391203,IF(AND(B1="No",C1="Yes"),391205,""))

          1. Thank, you, i have adapted slightly and now it's working :-)

  2. Hi there! I need help, please! I want to write multiple functions, but I do not know how to do them. Can someone please help me? Thank you.

    Function 1: I want to say if A is greater than 5, then A is equal to 5. For example, if A is 7, then A=5.
    Function 2: If A is between 0 and 5, then A is equal to the value itself. For example, if A is 2.5, then A=2.5
    Function 3: If A is less than 0, then A is equal to 0. For example, if A is -1.50, then A=0.

    Thank you once more and greatly appreciate your help in advance!

    1. Didn't Sanjay ask the same question (without the negative case)? :^P

      =MIN(5,MAX(A2,0))

      OR

      =IF(A25,5,A2))

      1. Not sure why it posted incorrectly...trying again in quotes because the site is seeing angle brackets (greater-than and less-than symbols) as "code":

        ...OR

        "=IF(A25,5,A2))"

        1. ok, it did it again - reworking the formula. >:(

          =IF(0>A2,0,IF(A2<5,A2,5))

  3. Dear,
    I have a question if I have Three values "S" = Satisfactory, "US" = Unsatisfactory, "US*" = Satisfactory / Unsatisfactory.
    Condition is, I have exam depends on two components theory & practical if candidate pass both exam print "S", if fails in both print "US" but how to print "US*" if candidate fails in anyone component, my formula is

    =IF(L11<36&M11=36&M11>=24, "S","US*"))) // but not worked

    Thaks

  4. Need help!!!

    For Schools and Non-Profit organizations, a rebate of 40% on shipping cost is given if the Cost exceeds $6,000.00. Final Cost is the Final Shipping Cost based on all the charges and the rebate.

    1. How do I combine in these two formula

      =IF((D3="School")*(L3>6000),"Rebate","No Rebate")
      =IF((D3="Non-Profit Organization")*(L3>6000),"Rebate","No Rebate")

      1. it seems both conditions either "school" or "non-profit Organization" and cell L3 is more than 6000 would be "rebate", but if its not more than 6000 would be "no rebate"
        So the if the function would be just like this :
        =IF(L3>6000,"Rebate","No Rebate")

        If you have any other condition than just "school" or "non-profit organization", it would be :
        =IF(AND(OR(D3="School",D3="Non-Profit Organization),L3>6000),"Rebate","No Rebate")

      2. I haven't tested, but this should work for your problem

        =IF(OR(AND(D3="School";L3>6000);AND(D3="Non-Profit Organization";L3>6000));"Rebate";"No Rebate")

  5. Hello need help with combining

    IF(IFERROR(LEN(MID(B7,SEARCH(".",B7)+1,LEN(B7)-SEARCH(".",B7)+1)),0)=5, B7-(B11/10000), B7-(B11/1000))

    with

    IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("b",B6)),((B7-B19)),(B7+(B19-B7))

    the conditions I'm trying to do is

    Condition 1: if decimal is =5 and Search=b, then (B7-B19)/10000

    Condition 2: if decimal is not=5 and Search=b, then (B7-B19)/1000

    Condition 3: if decimal is =5 and Search not=b, then (B7+(B19-B7))/10000

    Condition 4: if decimal is not =5 and Search not=b, then (B7+(B19-B7))/1000

    1. Sorry, it's supposed to be

      Condition 1: if decimal is =5 and Search=b, then B7-(B11/10000)

      Condition 2: if decimal is not=5 and Search=b, then B7-(B11/1000)

      Condition 3: if decimal is =5 and Search not=b, then B7+(B11/10000)

      Condition 4: if decimal is not =5 and Search not=b, then B7+(B11/1000)

      1. In that case, I'd write:

        =B7+IF(IFERROR(SEARCH("b",B6)>0,FALSE),-1,1)*(B11/IF(LEN(MOD(B7,1))-2=5),10000,1000))

        Because your formula in all cases follows a somewhat standard form, rather than determine all four possibilities, I'd incorporate the conditionals directly into the formula. So the standard form becomes: B7 + (+1 or -1) * (B11 / (10000 or 1000) )

        I changed the form of the "b" search from using ISNUM to using IFERROR.

        I changed the form of the decimal length calculation (I /think/ that is what was intended, though the OP formula is not correct for that purpose) from using a decimal SEARCH to using MOD x,1 to obtain the decimal and adjusting by two characters to account for the leading "0."

  6. Hi, can I seek professional help?
    I need an excel format if:

    If every 6 pcs, I need to charge $10. How about the formula?
    For example, I buy 30 tickets, and if it reaches 6 tickets, I will charge them $10. That is to say, they will be charged 50 dollars for this 30 ticket.

    is urgent...any one can help?

  7. Hi,

    I am NOT an excel expert, so might be a stupid question :)

    I am looking for a formula to apply to a sheet with 900 product lines where (fx) cell B130 text is =AW22 cell AA130 needs to be lowered with 40% if anything but AW22 is written cell needs to be lowered with 50.

    How do I do that? HELP

    1. Hi!
      I’m sorry but your description doesn’t give me a complete understanding of your task. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe the formula below will help:

      =IF(B130="AW22",AA130*0.6, IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("AW22",B130)),AA130*0.5, AA130))

      Use the SEARCH function to find partial matches between text strings.

  8. =IF(B3="value","RUH","")&IF(B3="value","RUH","")

    Is there a way to add more value instead of applying the Formula twice

    i want if B1 CONTAIN VLAUE+VLAUE+VALUE

    1. Use this function: REPT("RUH",n)

      So, =IF(B3="value",REPT("RUH",2),"")

  9. I have following data

    Company Bank Code
    ABC-1 B-1 0
    ABC-2 B-1 0
    ABC-3 B-1 089

    When i change the company the code should change with respect to company

  10. I have a warehouse report. Column A shows me LOT #. Column B shows me location in the warehouse. Each row will display the lot and the location. 1 lot may be 10 rows if there are 10 stored pallets in the warehouse.

    Example:
    LOT Loc'n
    XYZ A
    XYZ A
    XXS A
    XXS A
    XXS B

    As detailed above, I do not want to see XYZ because it only has A as a location. I do want to see XXS on the report because I can possibly consolidate into A-locations or B-locations.

    What I need is a formula that I can add to another column, filter that column and get rid of the lot numbers that are only stored in the A-locations.

      1. Example:
        LOT Loc'n
        XYZ A100
        XYZ A101
        XXS A102
        XXS A103
        XXS B100

        In this case ,too? I want to filter out the LOT number if the locations for that LOT number are only in A locations.

          1. I have a report that displays "lot", "locn", and pallets (example on the left).
            I would like to pare down the report to only show "lot" with locations in A/B locns, A/C locns, or A/B/C locations (example on right).

            I would like to have a formula that allows me to identify the "lots" that only have locations in A-locations, use a unique identifier in another column, and delete those "lots" to minimize the number of pages within the report.

            Thank you for your consideration.

            lot_ location pallets lot location pallets
            XYZ1000 AB219E01 1 XYZ1000 AB219E01 1
            XYZ1000 BA100 10 XYZ1000 BA100 10
            XYZ1000 CA100 10 XYZ1000 CA100 10
            XYZ2000 AG100A01 1
            XYZ2000 AG100A02 1
            XYZ3000 AG101A01 1
            XYZ3000 AG200A01 1
            XYZ3000 AF168A01 1
            XYZ3000 AG141B02 1

              1. The report has 3 columns- Lot, location, and quantity. The report is 150 pages. I have 400 lots with multiple locations. If I can sort/delete the Lots that only have locations (AA100A01-AF243E01), it will reduce the report significantly.

                Is there a way I can uniquely have a formula identify a LOT that has locations only in the A-locations? I will then delete those unique LOTs from the report to only show LOTs with A and B , or A and C and have my team physically consolidate pallets within the warehouse. I do not need to have my team consolidate LOTs that only have locations in the A-locations because no consolidation would be needed. BUT, if I give them a report that shows them LOTs in A/B or A/C or B/C locations, they have a chance to consolidate LOTs and put them all together in one location of the warehouse rather than have the LOTs spread throughout.

              2. Hi!
                To generate a report with locations where the first letter is not "A", try the formula

                =FILTER(A2:D10,LEFT(B2:B10,1)<>"A")

                Then replace the formulas with their values.
                Or you can select the first letter in a separate column using the LEFT function, then apply an Excel filter on that column.
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            2. sorry. the parsing put both tables above together. Here is an example of the current report.
              I would like to see "lots" (which there are more than XYZ1000) that have locations in A/B locns, A/C locns, or A/B/C locations.

              I want to delete from the report, "lots" with only A-locations as it makes my current report go from 20 pages to 150 pages.

              lot_number location pallets
              XYZ1000 AB219E01 1
              XYZ1000 BA100 10
              XYZ1000 CA100 10
              XYZ2000 AG100A01 1
              XYZ2000 AG100A02 1
              XYZ3000 AG101A01 1
              XYZ3000 AG200A01 1
              XYZ3000 AF168A01 1
              XYZ3000 AG141B02 1

  11. How do I combine 5 variances of "IF" functions into 1 cell?
    Column B C D E F
    #1 ~ ~ ~ IF(AND(B7="~",E7="~",F7="~"),"YES1","Enter (L)1")
    #2 08-Dec-22 09:21 ~ ~ IF(AND(B7>0,E7="~",F7="~"),"YES2","Enter (L)2")
    #3 08-Dec-22 10:06 ~ 08-Dec-22 11:29 IF(AND(B7>0,E7="~",F7>=B7),"YES3","Enter (L)3")
    #4 08-Dec-22 10:07 08-Dec-22 11:29 ~ IF(AND(B7>0,F20="~",E7>=B7),"YES4","Enter (L)4")
    #5 08-Dec-22 09:22 08-Dec-22 09:23 08-Dec-22 09:23 IF(AND(B7>0,B21<=E7,B7<=F7),"YES5","Enter (L)5")

    Each statement by itself works, but once combined, does not.
    The "YES" and "Enter (L)" are numbered only to know which statement my equation stopped at.
    Column C & D are blank at this time but needed for future information.

    1. Hi!
      Try to use IF OR statement. For example:

      IF(OR((AND(B7>0,E7="~",F7>=B7), (AND(B7="~",E7="~",F7="~"), (AND(B7>0,F20="~",E7>=B7)),"YES","Enter (L)")

      Hope this is what you need.

  12. Very simple explanation for a such complicated query.

  13. Having a bit of trouble with adding a AND function.
    I can get this formula to work:
    =TEXTJOIN(", ";TRUE;UNIQUE(IF('Asset Inventory CPT'!L4:L2000="Borrowed from campus";'Asset Inventory CPT'!D4:D2000;"")))

    But if I add in a AND function... it breaks:

    =TEXTJOIN(", "; TRUE;(UNIQUE(IF(AND('Asset Inventory CPT'!L4:L2000="Borrowed from campus"; 'Asset Inventory CPT'!B4:B2000="PC");'Asset Inventory CPT'!D4:D2000;""))))

    Can someone point out where im going wrong?

      1. Thank you for that correction... that one does indeed work.
        so it was just a different function that I needed... case of me trying to bark up the wrong tree.

        Thank you

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    apply if contionon

  15. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIGURE A FORMULA THAT WOULD GIVE TWO DIFFERTENT SCENRIOS FOR THE FOLLOWING

    CELL A IS LESS THAN 3500 OUPUT WOULD BE 250
    IF CELL A IS GREATER THAN 3500 OUTPUT WOULD BE 5% OF CELL A + 250

  16. Hi

    I have a question...

    I have 3 columns

    A is the year
    B is either jetski or boat
    C is the answer sheet

    I would like it that if A is blank it gets an error message in C

    If its jetski in B then C displays £15
    If its boat in B then C displays £25
    if its neither in B then there is an error message in C

    Thanks.

    1. Hi!
      Pay attention to the following paragraph of the article above - Multiple nested IF statements.
      It covers your case completely.
      You can also find useful information in this article - Nested IF statement.

  17. Hi I am running a score prediction league with some friends and need a formula that will give the following:

    4 points for correct score (e.g 2-0 predicted and actual score is 2-0)

    2 points for correct result and margin of goals but incorrect score (e.g 2-0 predicted and actual score is 3-1)

    1 point = correct result (e.g 2-0 predicted and actual score is 1-0)

    0 points= incorrect result (e.g 2-0 predicted and score is 0-2)

    In terms of my excel file the actual score will go in Column G (home team goals) and column H (away team goals)
    And the predicted score will be in column J (home team goals) and column K (away team goals).

    Any help would be greatly appreciated as I have tried multiple formula's with no luck so far! Thanks

    1. Anyone able to help with the above? Thanks

  18. Hi,
    sir can i classify letters into different columns according to no. of letters by using if formula...?
    For Example,
    1 2 3 4
    a am aim arms

  19. I'm not sure IF is the right function to use with my excel. I have a huge list of data with name and items. How can i generate every item with the same name?

    eg:
    Cell A | Cell B
    1. John | Bread
    2. May | Butter
    3. Henry | Tomato
    4. John | Carrot
    5. Kylie | Bread
    6. John | Apple
    7. John | Butter

    My output, i need to list what item John buying.

    Cell A10 | Cell B10 |Cell C10 | Cell D10 | Cell E10
    John | =IF(ISNA(INDEX(B1,MATCH(A10,A1:A7,0)),"-",INDEX(B1,MATCH(A10,A1:A7,0)) | =IF(ISNA(LOOKUP(2,1/A1:A7=A10),B1:B7)))"-",LOOKUP(2/1(A1:A7=A10,B1:B7) |

    Im unsure what to put in D10 and E10, to complete the list of item for John.
    can anyone help?

  20. column 1 "H/RENT ~ CQ#4018598" need to return CQ#4018598
    column 2 "REC:01 JBL/02/ILM LC- 009322010166 " need to return 009322010166
    column 3 "IT PRODUCT ~ CQ#4752400" need to return CQ#4752400
    column 4 "REC:05 JBL/02/ILM LC- 009329910166 " need to return 009329910166

    So how can i find them in one formula.

  21. i can use help to determine an equation for the following:

    we're running a contest where a certain quantity of sales above 5 earns the rep 2x the tickets for sales beyond that. The data should look like this:
    3 sales = 3 tickets
    4 sales = 4 tickets
    5 sales = 5 tickets
    6 sales = 7 tickets
    7 sales = 9 tickets
    8 sales = 11 tickets

    6 or more sales gets the rep 2x tickets on that sale. can someone help me?

  22. IF D1=PASS, and D2=PASS as well as D3=PASS, then CELL D4=PASS OR VICE VERSA.
    IF THERE ARE CELLS HAVING 2 PASS THEN ITS PASS, IF THERE ARE CELLS HAVING 2 FAILS THEN ITS FAILS.

  23. I want single formula for below quivery. I want calculate PF in different categories to calculate.

    If he have pf than only we deduct 12% on Basic+Da, if he dot have pf than not to deduct and Normally we have calculate pf 12% on Basic+DA on salary, The sealing limit is 15000, If he cross 15000 employee has give permission letter to deduct on actual if they not given written acceptance than we will take cutt of 15000 only.

    1) His Salary (Basic+Da) is 5000/- but he dot have pf
    2) His salary is (B+D) is 10000/- he done pf
    3) his salary is (B+D) is 17000/- he done pf but not given acceptance letter
    4) His salary is (B+D) id 18000/- he done pf but he given acceptance letter
    all of four query i want single formul.

  24. Hello,
    I've looked through the blog and the posts and cannot find an answer, so I appreciate any help you can give.
    Currently I have this formula
    =IF(EXACT(N1,"Done"),IF(M1"",M1,NOW()),"")
    I want to maintain the timestamp in "M" cell right after changing data in "N" cell and have new data in "L" cell.

    =IF(EXACT(N1,"Done"),IF(M1"",M1,NOW()),"") and IF(EXACT(N1,"Modeling Request"),IF(L1"",L1,NOW()),"")

    is this possible ?

    1. Hello!
      To insert an unchangeable timestamp, use the recommendations from this article in our blog.
      Also, do not forget that the formula can only change the value of the cell in which it is written.

  25. Recommended: If UOM (I5) cell will be mlg then Total in KGS (K5) cell result Converted Milligram to KGS. If UOM (I5) cell will be grm then Total in KGS (K5) cell result Converted gram to KGS.

    Please someone help me in this formula.

  26. Recommended: If UOM (I5) cell will be mlg then Total in KGS (K5) cell result Converted Milligram to KGS. If UOM (I5) cell will be grm then Total in KGS (K5) cell result Converted gram to KGS.

  27. I have excel report having 10 columns with multiple dates and blanks mentioned as NULL from report.
    Samples as
    A1 = 10-Mar-22, A2 = 30-Mar-22, A3 = 14-Apr-22, A4 = NULL, A5=NULL, A6 to A10 = NULL
    B1 = 10-Mar-22, B2 = 30-Mar-22, B3 = 14-Apr-22, B4 = 30-Apr, B5=10-May, B6 = NULL
    C1 = 10-Mar-22, C2 = 30-Mar-22, C3 = 14-Apr-22, C4 = 30-Apr, C5=10-May, C6 = 30-May, C7 = 30-Jun, C8 = 10-Jul

    Etc.,
    I need the formula to get me the latest date from this and skip the rows. Can you help me.

  28. Hello I hope someone can help with the formula for this particular condition.
    An if formula where if the cell contains Adequate and Moderate its appears on the next column as No. And yes if it contains Low and Critical. I tried using this formula
    =IF(AND(O18=“LOW”,O18=“CRITICAL”),"No", "Yes")
    but it does not work the closest I got is
    =IF(O18="CRITICAL", "YES", "NO")
    but it only recognizes critical and not low

    1. Hi!
      I’m not sure I got you right since the description you provided is not entirely clear. However, it seems to me that the formula below will work for you:

      =IF(OR(O18="LOW",O18="CRITICAL"),"No", IF(OR(O18="Adequate",O18="Moderate"), "Yes",""))

      All the necessary information is in the article above.

  29. Hi, I like to add below logic if you can help me to convert in formula...

    Cell "A2" is Date

    If A2>=Today(),"Valid",IF A2<=6Months,"Near to Expire","Expire"

    If A2 is greater or equal to today's date enter "Valid", if A2 is less then 6months date from today enter "Near to Expire", if A2 is less then today's date enter "Expire".

    Pls help to solve this formula... Regards,

  30. I like to add If =IF(C34>=TODAY(),"Valid","Expire",if(C34<=6month,"Near to Expire"))
    pls correct this logic... regards,

  31. Can someone please help with providing a formula for the below problem:

    I would like to see 7:00 when its 7:00-7:04 and then 7:05 if the time is 7:05-7:09 and 7:10 if 7:10-7:15, and so on.

    this is my formula the hour is working fine but I'm having difficulties with the minutes.
    =IF(HOUR(NOW())=12, "12",IF(HOUR(NOW())>12,HOUR(NOW())-12,HOUR())))&":&"IF(MINUTE(NOW())<5,"00","05),IF(MINUTE(NOW())<10, "05","10"))))

  32. lets say i have 2 tables one of them is month table and the other is the number of every item in the store, i want a function that can solve what i will say, if i added number 2 to the october column(this means that i took 2 items from a specific row from the store table in at october) so how can i write a formula that makes the specific row subtract the number ive added to the other table?regarding the month for example ive added 2 to s2 how can i let excel make e2-the number that ive added to s2 and so on

  33. =IF($C39="M",$J$3-Data!B$8*5,IF($C39="T",$J$3-Data!C$8*5,IF($C39="W",$J$3-Data!D$8*5,IF($C39="TH",$J$3-Data!E$8*5,IF($C39="F",$J$3-Data!F$8*5)))))

    Okay, this is my formula it is calculating perfectly if you put in the M,T,W,TH,F individually but if I put two letters in the box like M,T it wont calculate. I need it to recognize more than one of the letters then take the calculation from each letter and subtract them from my J3 cell. help?

      1. It is still not doing exactly what I need. I need it to do the follow say M=5, T=6, W=6, TH=6, F=5, if any of the letters are in the cell for example if I put W/T/F in the cell I need to add what each letter equals together then subtract that product from the value of another cell.

  34. Hi i want to know how can i create formula for
    {'B1' greater than '10' and 'D1' less than '5000', then 'C2' 1, if not 'C2' 0} and {B1' greater than '10' and 'D1' between 5001 and 10000, then 'C2' 1, if not 'C2' 0} and {B1' greater than '10' and 'D1' greater than '10000', then 'C2' 1, if not 'C2' 0}

  35. Hi there, I am producing a scorecard and have number of calculations to produce an overall score. Below this, I have put in a rank formula to give each individual and rank between 1 and 4. This is where I need assistance, below this I would like the cell to tell me which individual is ranked #1 - from their individual named cell (elsewhere in the worksheet) - how is this possible?

    1. Hi!
      As it's currently written, it's hard to tell exactly what you're asking. Please describe your problem in more detail. Include an example of the source data and the result you want to get.
      To find the name of a person with rank 1, you can use the INDEX MATCH formula.

  36. Hello I have the following table that we use as our acceptance criteria for testing. The sample size determines how many outliers are allowed. For example if the sample size is 8, only 1 outlier is allowed for the sample to be accepted. There is one cell that captures the sample size selected, and 2 cells which capture how many outliers were identified. Below is the example formula I have created that works for one particular sample size.

    =IF(AND(H2=20,E46<4,F46<4),"Accept","Reject")

    I would like to capture each of the following sample sizes and testing criteria into one cell that would read "accept" or "reject". Applying the testing criteria based on the sample size captured in cell H2, then the allowable outliers.

    Total Sample Size Outliers
    Accept Reject
    2 0 1
    3 0 1
    5 1 2
    8 1 2
    13 2 3
    20 3 4
    32 5 6
    50 8 9
    80 12 13

    1. Hello!
      You can get values that match the sample size with INDEX MATCH
      first
      =INDEX(B1:B9,MATCH(H2,A1:A9))
      second
      =INDEX(C1:C9,MATCH(H2,A1:A9))

      I hope it’ll be helpful.

  37. hi,
    please help me on this

    in my 1st column, 5 different item names on dropdown list,
    in my 2nd column, 5 different location names on dropdown list,
    3rd column quantities I'm going to enter number quantities i have.
    so i need a table with sum of the quantity i have entered respective to the conditions mentioned.

    note: if i'm selecting different conditions from the dropdown list, the quantity entered must go to respective cell under same condiiton

  38. Please help me, I have a condition that says "For every full 100, 10 has to be added."

    For example if I have $500 in a cell, then I must get/add $10 for every $100 in that $500.

  39. I need a formula that performs the following if cell in column a Sheet A contains word from Sheet1 column a then return sheet1 column B to cell in column B sheet A

  40. I am trying to have the cell (Status) auto change the data list drop down (drop down list: blank, Not Started, In Progress, Complete, Delayed) to "Delayed" (cell C6) if the cell (End Date) is past due (cell F6) is this a formula or conditional formatting or both. If so what should the formula be?

  41. How to do 2 conditions with count output?
    I tried this formula "=IF(AND(">=1000","<=2000"),"=COUNT(I2:I25)","0")" but I only get #VALUE! error.
    is it possible?

  42. I am trying to get the IF function for 2 variables in a cell. I want excel to give 1 if the cell has either of the variables and 0 if it doesn't have either likewise.

    This is the formula i came up with and it doesn't work - =IF(AND(U2="Strongly Confident", U2="Slightly Confident"), 1,0)

  43. Demurrage Conditions Criteria

    Upto 06 hrs. Rs.150
    07 hrs. to 12 hrs. Rs.165/
    13 hrs. to 24 hrs. Rs.187.5/
    25 hrs. to 48 hrs. Rs. 225
    49 hrs. to 72 hrs. RS. 300
    73 hrs. and above Rs. 450

    Data
    Demurrage Hours wagons
    72 58
    47 54
    13 51
    3 60
    8 45
    94 47

    eg 72*58*300=RS. 1252800
    eg 47*54*225=571050
    hours*wagons*rate=net amt
    How to calculate in excel with formula plz suggest i tried many time but failure

  44. Hello, I'm trying to follow the above guidance but I don't believe any of the examples quite match my scenario. Any assistance anyone could please provide would be greatly appreciated. I have two columns of data which I need to apply specific conditions to achieve one of three outcomes "Low", "Medium" or "High". Think of a matrix but my issue is the values in my data are too varied to match specific matrix headings. I've copied the below to help demonstrate what I am trying to achieve, apologies if it appears untidy:

    J2 Data
    H2 Data <70 <50 <40 <30 <20 0-20
    70,H2>0,"LOW"),IF(AND(J2>70,H2=0,"MEDIUM"),IF(AND(J2>50,H2>500,"LOW"),IF(AND(J2>50,H2>0,"MEDIUM"),IF(AND(J2>40,H2>1500,"LOW"),IF(AND(J2>40,H2>1,"MEDIUM"),IF(AND(J2>30,H2>4000,"LOW"),IF(AND(J2>30,H2>499,"MEDIUM"),"HIGH"))))))))

    So it's as if Excel likes the formula (due to no error messages) but it is producing the wrong false logic output ("false" instead of "high"), plus due to the values the cell should actually produce a true result of "medium".

    Can anyone please help?

    Thank you

    1. Hi!
      Unfortunately, your explanations are not enough to understand the problem. The formula is not fully written. Explain what result you want to get. Give an example of the source data and the expected result.

    2. As feared, the table did not post correctly and it appeared to be merged into my formula. hopefully you get the idea of the problem. Below if the formula I currently have:

      =IF(AND(J2>70,H2>0,"LOW"),IF(AND(J2>70,H2=0,"MEDIUM"),IF(AND(J2>50,H2>500,"LOW"),IF(AND(J2>50,H2>0,"MEDIUM"),IF(AND(J2>40,H2>1500,"LOW"),IF(AND(J2>40,H2>1,"MEDIUM"),IF(AND(J2>30,H2>4000,"LOW"),IF(AND(J2>30,H2>499,"MEDIUM"),"HIGH"))))))))

        1. Thank you Alexander, that has worked perfectly :)

  45. Hi,
    I'm trying to create an "IF" formula with multiple conditions, so for example If( AB1=70%,AB1<100%),"(AB1-70%)*3.33,......). The 70%/100%/3.33 i have replace it with link to another tab (That way i can change there the values there instead of the formula, but if I want to add one extra layer how can i do it without modifying the formula?
    This is my current formula.
    =+IF(KC277='New Scales'!$A$17,KC277='New Scales'!$A$18,KC277='New Scales'!$A$19,KC277='New Scales'!$A$20,'New Scales'!$B$20,"check")))))

    2. For some reason the formula is not appearing correctly.
      =+IF(KC9='New Scales'!$A$17,KC9='New Scales'!$A$18,KC9='New Scales'!$A$19,KC9='New Scales'!$A$20,'New Scales'!$B$20,"check")))))

      Thanks

  46. hy,
    i need some help,
    i whant to set value to cell B1 to be max 250 and in a enter in B1 let say 300 the deference betwin them to by on C1

    thx

    1. Thx for help
      But i whant cell B to stay at max 250 and the diference to go to cell C
      Cell B is dinamic number not all the time will be 250. , it will be 250, 255, 300,,,,500 and i whant the diference to go to cell C
      when i change whit =IF(B1>250,B1-250,"") and put 300 cell B stay at 300 and cell C is ramaining 50

      Thx

      1. Hi!
        If the formula is written in cell C1, then it cannot change the value in B1. This can be done with a VBA macro. I have written about this on this blog many times.

  47. Hi sir,
    I am applying formula for different columns. For example
    =IF(B2>0,"good",IF(C2>0,"v.good",IF(B2>0,"excellent","check")))
    It is just assumed formula but columns are same... And data in columns are getting from different data sheets by using lookup. The issue which is face if the data is available in B column then i got results but it doesn't forward formula to C or D if value is not available in B.. so please help in this regard...

    1. Hi!
      There is no reference to column D in the formula. Maybe in the third nested IF, you should replace B2 with D2?

  48. Hi -- Just want to start with how much your site and tutorials have helped me on my Excel journey. They are so easy to understand and VERY helpful. Thank you for that !!!

    Following is my list:
    92
    Satisfactory
    86
    70

    I would like to score this list but my formula is not scoring the text correctly. Following is my formula:

    =IF(OR(A3>=90,A3="Superior"),5,IF(OR(A3>84.9,A3="Above Average"),4,IF(OR(A3>79.9,A3="Satisfactory"),3,IF(OR(A3>59.9,A3="Below Average"),2,IF(OR(A3<60,A3="Unsatisfactory"),1,3)))))

    The field showing Satisfactory is coming back with a score of 5, but I would expect a 3. Any assistance you can provide is GREATLY appreciated.
    Thank you !!!!

    1. Hello!
      Excel can compare text and numbers. Therefore, add to the formula a test of cell A3 for a number. To do this, use the ISNUMBER function.

      =IF(OR(AND(ISNUMBER(A3),A3>=90),A3="Superior"),5, IF(OR(AND(ISNUMBER(A3),A3>84.9),A3="Above Average"),4, IF(OR(AND(ISNUMBER(A3),A3>79.9),A3="Satisfactory"),3, IF(OR(AND(ISNUMBER(A3),A3>59.9),A3="Below Average"),2, IF(OR(AND(ISNUMBER(A3),A3<60),A3="Unsatisfactory"),1,3)))))

      This should solve your task.

      1. That worked !!! Thank you so much !!!!!!

  49. Please help, I'm a newby and not very advanced, so I beg your patience.

    If cell c2 = D, I want to return the value in D2 in a positive state
    if cell C2 = C, I want to return the value in D2 in a negative state

    ie. Debit Credit

  50. I was able to successfully code 2 of the 3 things I need my formula to do, however, the 3rd part keeps coming up false when added to the formula. I am looking for some help if possible. Here is what I need the formula to do:

    If the A19 cell has an entry of HOLIDAY OR VACATION, I want $25.00 to show in the C19 cell, OR if the A19 cell has an entry of SICK I want the entry listed in C20 to show in the C19 cell.

    This is the first part that works with HOLIDAY & VACATION, but the second part for SICK does not.

    Successful: =IF(OR(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("HOLIDAY:",A19)),ISNUMBER(SEARCH("VACATION:",A19))),"$25.00")

    Not Successful: =IF(OR(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("HOLIDAY:",A19)),ISNUMBER(SEARCH("VACATION:",A19)),"$25.00",ISNUMBER(SEARCH(“SICK:”,A19))),=C20)

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