How to use IF function in Excel: examples for text, numbers, dates, blanks

In this article, you will learn how to build an Excel IF statement for different types of values as well as how to create multiple IF statements.

IF is one of the most popular and useful functions in Excel. Generally, you use an IF statement to test a condition and to return one value if the condition is met, and another value if the condition is not met.

In this tutorial, we are going to learn the syntax and common usages of the Excel IF function, and then take a closer look at formula examples that will hopefully prove helpful to both beginners and experienced users.

IF function in Excel

IF is one of logical functions that evaluates a certain condition and returns one value if the condition is TRUE, and another value if the condition is FALSE.

The syntax of the IF function is as follows:

IF(logical_test, [value_if_true], [value_if_false])

As you see, IF takes a total of 3 arguments, but only the first one is obligatory, the other two are optional.

Logical_test (required) - the condition to test. Can be evaluated as either TRUE or FALSE.

Value_if_true (optional) - the value to return when the logical test evaluates to TRUE, i.e. the condition is met. If omitted, the value_if_false argument must be defined.

Value_if_false (optional) - the value to return when the logical test evaluates to FALSE, i.e. the condition is not met. If omitted, the value_if_true argument must be set.

Basic IF formula in Excel

To create a simple If then statement in Excel, this is what you need to do:

  • For logical_test, write an expression that returns either TRUE or FALSE. For this, you'd normally use one of the logical operators.
  • For value_if_true, specify what to return when the logical test evaluates to TRUE.
  • For value_if_false, specify what to return when the logical test evaluates to FALSE. Though this argument is optional, we recommend always configuring it to avoid unexpected results. For the detailed explanation, please see Excel IF: things to know.

As an example, let's write a very simple IF formula that checks a value in cell A2 and returns "Good" if the value is greater than 80, "Bad" otherwise:

=IF(B2>80, "Good", "Bad")

This formula goes to C2, and then is copied down through C7: Basic IF formula in Excel.

In case you wish to return a value only when the condition is met (or not met), otherwise - nothing, then use an empty string ("") for the "undefined" argument. For example:

=IF(B2>80, "Good", "")

This formula will return "Good" if the value in A2 is greater than 80, a blank cell otherwise: IF formula to return nothing when the condition is not met.

Excel If then formula: things to know

Though the last two parameters of the IF function are optional, your formula may produce unexpected results if you don't know the underlying logic.

If value_if_true is omitted

If the 2nd argument of your Excel IF formula is omitted (i.e. there are two consecutive commas after the logical test), you'll get zero (0) when the condition is met, which makes no sense in most cases. Here is an example of such a formula:

=IF(B2>80, , "Bad")

To return a blank cell instead, supply an empty string ("") for the second parameter, like this:

=IF(B2>80, "", "Bad")

The screenshot below demonstrates the difference: The behavior of the value_if_true argument.

If value_if_false is omitted

Omitting the 3rd parameter of IF will produce the following results when the logical test evaluates to FALSE.

If there is just a closing bracket after value_if_true, the IF function will return the logical value FALSE. Quite unexpected, isn't it? Here is an example of such a formula:

=IF(B2>80, "Good")

Typing a comma after the value_if_true argument will force Excel to return 0, which doesn't make much sense either:

=IF(B2>80, "Good",)

The most reasonable approach is using a zero-length string ("") to get a blank cell when the condition is not met:

=IF(B2>80, "Good", "") The behavior of the value_if_false argument.

Tip. To return a logical value when the specified condition is met or not met, supply TRUE for value_if_true and FALSE for value_if_false. For the results to be Boolean values that other Excel functions can recognize, don't enclose TRUE and FALSE in double quotes as this will turn them into normal text values.

Using IF function in Excel - formula examples

Now that you are familiar with the IF function's syntax, let's look at some formula examples and learn how to use If then statements in real-life scenarios.

Excel IF function with numbers

To build an IF statement for numbers, use logical operators such as:

  • Equal to (=)
  • Not equal to (<>)
  • Greater than (>)
  • Greater than or equal to (>=)
  • Less than (<)
  • Less than or equal to (<=)

Above, you have already seen an example of such a formula that checks if a number is greater than a given number.

And here's a formula that checks if a cell contains a negative number:

=IF(B2<0, "Invalid", "")

For negative numbers (which are less than 0), the formula returns "Invalid"; for zeros and positive numbers - a blank cell. A formula to check if a cell contains a negative number.

Excel IF function with text

Commonly, you write an IF statement for text values using either "equal to" or "not equal to" operator.

For example, the following formula checks the Delivery Status in B2 to determine whether an action is required or not:

=IF(B2="delivered", "No", "Yes")

Translated into plain English, the formula says: return "No" if B2 is equal to "delivered", "Yes" otherwise. Using the IF function with text.

Another way to achieve the same result is to use the "not equal to" operator and swap the value_if_true and value_if_false values:

=IF(C2<>"delivered", "Yes", "No")

Notes:

  • When using text values for IF's parameters, remember to always enclose them in double quotes.
  • Like most other Excel functions, IF is case-insensitive by default. In the above example, it does not differentiate between "delivered", "Delivered", and "DELIVERED".

Case-sensitive IF statement for text values

To treat uppercase and lowercase letters as different characters, use IF in combination with the case-sensitive EXACT function.

For example, to return "No" only when B2 contains "DELIVERED" (the uppercase), you'd use this formula:

=IF(EXACT(B2,"DELIVERED"), "No", "Yes") Case-sensitive IF statement for text values.

If cell contains partial text

In situation when you want to base the condition on partial match rather than exact match, an immediate solution that comes to mind is using wildcards in the logical test. However, this simple and obvious approach won't work. Many functions accept wildcards, but regrettably IF is not one of them.

A working solution is to use IF in combination with ISNUMBER and SEARCH (case-insensitive) or FIND (case-sensitive).

For example, in case "No" action is required both for "Delivered" and "Out for delivery" items, the following formula will work a treat:

=IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("deliv", B2)), "No", "Yes") IF cell contains partial text.

For more information, please see:

Excel IF statement with dates

At first sight, it may seem that IF formulas for dates are akin to IF statements for numeric and text values. Regrettably, it is not so. Unlike many other functions, IF does recognize dates in logical tests and interprets them as mere text strings. In other words, you cannot supply a date in the form of "1/1/2020" or ">1/1/2020". To make the IF function recognize a date, you need to wrap it in the DATEVALUE function.

For example, here's how you can check if a given date is greater than another date:

=IF(B2>DATEVALUE("7/18/2022"), "Coming soon", "Completed")

This formula evaluates the dates in column B and returns "Coming soon" if a game is scheduled for 18-Jul-2022 or later, "Completed" for a prior date. Excel IF statement with dates.

Of course, there is nothing that would prevent you from entering the target date in a predefined cell (say E2) and referring to that cell. Just remember to lock the cell address with the $ sign to make it an absolute reference. For instance:

=IF(B2>$E$2, "Coming soon", "Completed")

To compare a date with the current date, use the TODAY() function. For example:

=IF(B2>TODAY(), "Coming soon", "Completed")

Excel IF statement for blanks and non-blanks

If you are looking to somehow mark your data based on a certain cell(s) being empty or not empty, you can either:

  • Use the IF function together with ISBLANK, or
  • Use the logical expressions ="" (equal to blank) or <>"" (not equal to blank).

The table below explains the difference between these two approaches with formula examples.

  Logical test Description Formula Example
Blank cells =""

Evaluates to TRUE if a cell is visually empty, even if it contains a zero-length string.

Otherwise, evaluates to FALSE.

 =IF(A1="", 0, 1)

Returns 0 if A1 is visually blank. Otherwise returns 1.

If A1 contains an empty string (""), the formula returns 0.
ISBLANK()

Evaluates to TRUE is a cell contains absolutely nothing - no formula, no spaces, no empty strings.

Otherwise, evaluates to FALSE.

 =IF(ISBLANK(A1), 0, 1)

Returns 0 if A1 is absolutely empty, 1 otherwise.

If A1 contains an empty string (""), the formula returns 1.
Non-blank cells <>"" Evaluates to TRUE if a cell contains some data. Otherwise, evaluates to FALSE.

Cells with zero-length strings are considered blank.

 =IF(A1<>"", 1, 0)

Returns 1 if A1 is non-blank; 0 otherwise.

If A1 contains an empty string, the formula returns 0.
ISBLANK()=FALSE Evaluates to TRUE if a cell is not empty. Otherwise, evaluates to FALSE.

Cells with zero-length strings are considered non-blank.

 =IF(ISBLANK(A1)=FALSE, 0, 1)

Works the same as the above formula, but returns 1 if A1 contains an empty string.

And now, let's see blank and non-blank IF statements in action. Suppose you have a date in column B only if a game has already been played. To label the completed games, use one of these formulas:

=IF(B2="", "", "Completed")

=IF(ISBLANK(B2), "", "Completed")

=IF($B2<>"", "Completed", "")

=IF(ISBLANK($B2)=FALSE, "Completed", "")

In case the tested cells have no zero-length strings, all the formulas will return exactly the same results: IF statement for blank and non-blank cells.

Check if two cells are the same

To create a formula that checks if two cells match, compare the cells by using the equals sign (=) in the logical test of IF. For example:

=IF(B2=C2, "Same score", "") Check if two cells contain the same values.

To check if the two cells contain same text including the letter case, make your IF formula case-sensitive with the help of the EXACT function.

For instance, to compare the passwords in A2 and B2, and returns "Match" if the two strings are exactly the same, "Do not match" otherwise, the formula is:

=IF(EXACT(A2, B2), "Match", "Don't match") Case-sensitive IF formula to check if two cells match.

IF then formula to run another formula

In all of the previous examples, an Excel IF statement returned values. But it can also perform a certain calculation or execute another formula when a specific condition is met or not met. For this, embed another function or arithmetic expression in the value_if_true and/or value_if_false arguments.

For example, if B2 is greater than 80, we'll have it multiplied by 7%, otherwise by 3%:

=IF(B2>80, B2*7%, B2*3%) IF formula that runs another formula.

Multiple IF statements in Excel

In essence, there are two ways to write multiple IF statements in Excel:

  • Nesting several IF functions one into another
  • Using the AND or OR function in the logical test

Nested IF statement

Nested IF functions let you place multiple IF statements in the same cell, i.e. test multiple conditions within one formula and return different values depending on the results of those tests.

Assume your goal is to assign different bonuses based on the score:

  • Over 90 - 10%
  • 90 to 81 - 7%
  • 80 to 70 - 5%
  • Less than 70 - 3%

To accomplish the task, you write 3 separate IF functions and nest them one into another like this:

=IF(B2>90, 10%, IF(B2>=81, 7%, IF(B2>=70, 5%, 3%))) Nested IF statement.

For more formula examples, please see:

Excel IF statement with multiple conditions

To evaluate several conditions with the AND or OR logic, embed the corresponding function in the logical test:

For example, to return "Pass" if both scores in B2 and C2 are higher than 80, the formula is:

=IF(AND(B2>80, C2>80), "Pass", "Fail")

To get "Pass" if either score is higher than 80, the formula is:

=IF(OR(B2>80, C2>80), "Pass", "Fail") Excel IF statement with multiple conditions.

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If error in Excel

Starting from Excel 2007, we have a special function, named IFERROR, to check formulas for errors. In Excel 2013 and higher, there is also the IFNA function to handle #N/A errors.

And still, there may be some circumstances when using the IF function together with ISERROR or ISNA is a better solution. Basically, IF ISERROR is the formula to use when you want to return something if error and something else if no error. The IFERROR function is unable to do that as it always returns the result of the main formula if it isn't an error.

For example, to compare each score in column B against the top 3 scores in E2:E4, and return "Yes" if a match is found, "No" otherwise, you enter this formula in C2, and then copy it down through C7:

=IF(ISERROR(MATCH(B2, $E$2:$E$4, 0)), "No", "Yes" ) If error formula in Excel.

For more information, please see IF ISERROR formula in Excel.

Hopefully, our examples have helped you get a grasp of the Excel IF basics. I thank you for reading and hope to see you on our blog next week!

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Excel IF statement - formula examples (.xlsx file)

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4804 comments

  1. 0 points if the employee age is less than 27.
    5 points if the employee age is between 27 and 30.
    10 points if the employee age is between 30 and 33.
    15 points if the employee age is between 33 and 35.
    SDP:
    0 points if the employee is not an SP.
    15 points if the employee is an Sp
    GPA:
    5 points if the employee GPA is between 2 and 2.3.
    10 points if the employee GPA is between 2.3 and 2.5.
    15 points if the employee GPA is between 2.5 and 2.7.
    20 points if the employee GPA is between 2.7 and 2.9.
    25 points if the employee GPA is greater than 2.9.

  2. hi i want to create a formula =if(colum A:A=name of a product = colum B:B) is it posible?

    • Hi!
      Please clarify your problem and provide additional details to highlight exactly what you need. As it's currently written, it's hard to tell exactly what you're asking.

  3. I have an xlookup (in 'Bill 1-9-23'!E2) is used to find a three letter code (AIHP or UCH) in col E of 'Client Roster', that works :
    =XLOOKUP('Bill 1-9-23'!A2,'Client Roster'!A:A,'Client Roster'!E:E,"")

    Then in 'Bill 1-9-23'!G2 I want to use an IF to determine if I found AIHP or UCH and make different results, so:
    =IF(E2="AIHP",500,350)

    It always returns 350 (FAILED), even when E2 is displaying AIHP.
    If I enter a number in Client Roster'!E2 and logically test against that, then it works.

    Thank you for yourhelp, in advance.
    LH

  4. I'm trying to work on a formula; say
    I type in the value 5857 in D12
    Then, if the value i typed has it's first three values matching the first three values of any cell in the range A2:A35 counting from the left, pick the corresponding value on the right

    So if the one I entered has its first three values counting from the left matching that of A14... Both values are matching 587, it will pick the corresponding value on B14 then add it to the cell C8

    i did something like this
    =IF(AND(LEFT(A18:A213,3)=LEFT(A2,3),RIGHT(A2,1)="0"),B18:B213+C8, IF(AND(LEFT(A18:A213,3)=LEFT(A2,3),RIGHT(A2,1)="1"),B18:B213+C8))

    and I'm getting
    #VALUE

    • Hi!
      Your formula does not match the question. Therefore, your problem is difficult to understand. Note, however, that LEFT(A18:A213,3)=LEFT(A2,3) returns not a single value, but an array of 195 values.

  5. hi.........I have 1 problem
    cell 1 cell 2
    we have text in 1 cell, bellow that cell we want some respective numbers with that text. ex1. A 1
    B 2
    C 3
    AND WE CREATED FOR CELL 1 DROPDOWN LIST SO PLEASE HELP ME....AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
    THANKS

  6. Hi Alex,
    I am trying to build an IF function that will select beneficiaries based on set of criteria. Below is the Formula I have used =IF(T35,IF(BD3="Yes",IF(BE3<=2,"Selected""Not Selected")))))))))))

    Kindly advise as the result of the function keeps coming out as "FALSE"

  7. Hi Alexander,
    I am attempting to streamline repetitive data entry by using Sheet 1 as a 'controlled data' sheet, where data can be identified and automatically transferred across to new worksheets/cells when data is being entered. I'd like the active cells to recognise various text codes such as EDT01, EDT02, EDT03,etc, and transfer selected information from various cells across to the same cell location in the new work sheet.

    In essence, when entering data for EDT01 into the new worksheet, columns C2, D2 and E2 will have the same specific size dimensions, therefore rather than continually typing in these dimensions for multiple entries, it would be beneficial to have the code EDT01 identified when typed and the size dimensions automatically filled into these specific columns.

    I'm struggling to explain this in any great detail but hope you get the gist of my problem.

    Thanks you in advance.

    Les McA-B

  8. Good work

  9. I'm trying to work on a formula to say if B22 is equal to 12 multiply the number in D22 by 2, and if B23 is equal 12 then multiply the number in D23 by 2. So on until B30. But if the numbers in B22 to B30 don't contain 12 leave the cell blank. I have the following formula which returns the result FALSE instead of blank.

    =IF((IF($B$22=12,$D$22*2,0)+IF($B$23=12,$D$23*2,0)+IF($B$24=12,$D$24*2,0)+IF($B$25=12,$D$25*2,0)+IF($B$26=12,$D$26*2,0)+IF($B$27=12,$D$27*2,0)+IF($B$28=12,$D$28*2,0)+IF($B$29=12,$D$29*2,0)+IF($B$30=12,$D$30*2,0)),"")

    Can you help on this?

  10. I need formula for condition
    if condition in J15 column is "returned" Than F15=0
    otherwise, it should remain same please make formula for this situation

  11. Hi,
    Need a help I have list of activity on cell B (72 activity) and in cell E (Planned date) and F (Actual date) how I'll get the data from cell B if if my actual date is blank and formula will get the data from activity what we have before the blank cell.

  12. I have created a simple if then statement to check for text within a range.

    However, the statement is always returned "false" even when no data is present in the range of cells.

    If I remove the range & check only 1 cell at a time, the function works as expected.

    =IF((ISBLANK(H3:H500)), "THIS COMPANY MUST SHOW A PAID IN FULL INVOICE BEFORE SENDING STAMPED PLANS OF ANY SORT", "SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE SENT")

    • I figured it out using "COUNTA"

      =IF(COUNTA(H3:H994)= 0, "THIS COMPANY MUST SHOW A PAID IN FULL INVOICE BEFORE SENDING STAMPED PLANS OF ANY SORT", "SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE SENT")

      This works!

  13. Goodmorning all, i am trying to create an if formula that can generate a letter code for a given amperage. =IF(I9=380,"P",IF(I9=300,"O",IF(I9=290,"N",IF(I9=230,"M",IF(I9=200,"L",IF(I9=180,"K",IF(I9=150,"J",IF(I9=130,"I",IF(I9=120,"ZZ",IF(I9=100,"H",IF(I9=90,"G",IF(I9=80,"F",IF(I9=70,"E",IF(I9=60,"D",IF(I9=40,"C",IF(I9=30,"B",IF(I9=20,"A",IF(I9=10,"A","NOPE")))))))))))))))))) this is working great but now i want to use that answer from that if statement to reference another cell with A corresponding letter for the wire size answer. is there a formula that can refence a that letter and match it to the given answers on another column?

      • Thank you for the suggestion!! i was able to get the result that i desired using this formula!

        =IF(AND(J4="A",K4="A"),INDIRECT(R4),IF(AND(J4="A",K4="B"),INDIRECT(R5),IF(AND(J4="A",K4="C"),INDIRECT(R6),IF(AND(J4="B",K4="A"),INDIRECT(R7),IF(AND(J4="B",K4="B"),INDIRECT(R8),IF(AND(J4="B",K4="C"),INDIRECT(R9),IF(AND(J4="C",K4="A"),INDIRECT(R10),IF(AND(J4="C",K4="B"),INDIRECT(R11),IF(AND(J4="C",K4="C"),INDIRECT(R12),IF(AND(J4="D",K4="A"),INDIRECT(R13),IF(AND(J4="D",K4="B"),INDIRECT(R14),IF(AND(J4="D",K4="C"),INDIRECT(R15),IF(AND(J4="E",K4="A"),INDIRECT(R16),IF(AND(J4="E",K4="B"),INDIRECT(R17),IF(AND(J4="E",K4="C"),INDIRECT(R18),IF(AND(J4="F",K4="B"),INDIRECT(R19),IF(AND(J4="F",K4="C"),INDIRECT(R20),IF(AND(J4="G",K4="B"),INDIRECT(R21),IF(AND(J4="G",K4="C"),INDIRECT(R22),IF(AND(J4="H",K4="B"),INDIRECT(R23),IF(AND(J4="H",K4="C"),INDIRECT(R24),IF(AND(J4="I",K4="B"),INDIRECT(R25),IF(AND(J4="I",K4="C"),INDIRECT(R26),IF(AND(J4="J",K4="B"),INDIRECT(R27),IF(AND(J4="J",K4="C"),INDIRECT(R28),IF(AND(J4="K",K4="B"),INDIRECT(R29),IF(AND(J4="K",K4="C"),INDIRECT(R30),IF(AND(J4="L",K4="A"),INDIRECT(R31),IF(AND(J4="L",K4="B"),INDIRECT(R32),IF(AND(J4="L",K4="C"),INDIRECT(R33),IF(AND(J4="M",K4="B"),INDIRECT(R34),IF(AND(J4="M",K4="C"),INDIRECT(R35),IF(AND(J4="N",K4="B"),INDIRECT(R36),IF(AND(J4="N",K4="C"),INDIRECT(R37),IF(AND(J4="O",K4="B"),INDIRECT(R38),IF(AND(J4="O",K4="C"),INDIRECT(R39),IF(AND(J4="P",K4="B"),INDIRECT(R40),IF(AND(J4="P",K4="C"),INDIRECT(R41),IF(AND(J4="Q",K4="B"),INDIRECT(R42),IF(AND(J4="Q",K4="C"),INDIRECT(R43),IF(AND(J4="R",K4="B"),INDIRECT(R44),IF(AND(J4="R",K4="C"),INDIRECT(R45),IF(AND(J4="S",K4="B"),INDIRECT(R46),IF(AND(J4="S",K4="C"),INDIRECT(R47),IF(AND(J4="T",K4="B"),INDIRECT(R48),IF(AND(J4="T",K4="C"),INDIRECT(R49),IF(AND(J4="U",K4="B"),INDIRECT(R50),IF(AND(J4="U",K4="C"),INDIRECT(R51),IF(AND(J4="V",K4="B"),INDIRECT(R52),IF(AND(J4="V",K4="C"),INDIRECT(R53),IF(AND(J4="W",K4="B"),INDIRECT(R54),IF(AND(J4="W",K4="C"),INDIRECT(R55),IF(AND(J4="X",K4="B"),INDIRECT(R56),IF(AND(J4="X",K4="C"),INDIRECT(R57),IF(AND(J4="Y",K4="C"),INDIRECT(R58),IF(AND(J4="Z",K4="C"),INDIRECT(R59),IF(AND(J4="ZZ",K4="C"),INDIRECT(R60),IF(AND(J4="ZZZ",K4="C"),INDIRECT(R61),"CHECK PHASE"))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

        the idea was to use if statements to generate a letter code based on amperage and a sub code based on phases, with the above formula i was able to convert the codes into indirectly referencing the wire size text in another cell. Works like a charm.

  14. Hi
    I want to have information on a spreadsheet that displays everything but when you change an option that i have created lists for it displays in the corresponding worksheet also.

    So I want a list of all computers and their details, on separate tabs below will be named faulty, operational, sent to maintenance etc.

    I've created a list on the All sheet with a drop down box but when I select an option I want it to also display the entire row of data to the sheet with the same name.

    I just don't know how to formulate it sorry could you please advise

    If G# (between R3 - 300) = set value (Operational, Faulty, Sent for repair) copy row from column B:AU "tab All" to "Tab ###"

    Hope this makes sense

    Thanks in advance
    Rob

      • Hi Alex,

        Thank you for the quick reply, sorry this was an extremely poor way to explain my issue

        I'll try and explain it better,

        I'm trying to use a spreadsheet to keep track of data on near 300 pieces of equipment with each piece having 50+ columns of information on. I've used data validation to create lists on certain columns to have fixed data inputs available. on sheet 1 I have all the information but what I'd like is to be able to create extra sheets with the same names as that on the Lists and as someone changes the value in the dropdown list then it copies automatically to sheet with the corresponding name.

        i want it to be the entire row of information though.

        the manual way to do this is to filter the search to the set value copy and paste across, I just wonder if there was an automatic way to do it with a
        protected worksheet so when different people update it I doesn't mess with the formula and I don't have to come and do an audit regularly to make sure it has been transferred over properly

        hope this makes more sense

        Thank you

        Robert

  15. Hi, I am trying to create an IF formula.
    I am trying to find a way to build an IF formula like that: If you see a date, tell me what is the date, and if you don't, tell me the previous date.
    So I am trying to create this formula in the B row. In the C row there are dates and cities.
    Short exemple: C2=Apr/19, C3=NY, C4=Miami, C5=Apr/20
    I want B2,B3,B4 to tell me Apr/19 and B5 to tell me Apr 20.

  16. Greetings Alex,

    I have an inquiry and would appreciate your expertise, if time permits.

    I'm trying to formulate a rule that if a value resides in a defined row, for example A1, B1, C1, D1, then mark/color that specific value throughout the rest of the Excel sheet.

    For example:
    A1, B1, C1, D1 - mark any value in this row Blue
    A2, B2, C2, D2 - mark any value in this row Red
    B3, C3, D3 - mark any value in this row Green

    However, it also needs to be Top Down Authoritative, where if a value exists in a preceding row, for example Row 1 (A1, B1, C1, D1), that value is ignored for being marked/colored in the proceeding rows.

    Is this possible with an IF function?

  17. Hello, I would like your advice.
    How would I write a formula that displays a specific value in one cell, if the value in another cell matches.

    I am trying to make the raw data received from a survey more palatable. So I have a survey question that (for examples asks you to choose your favorite color from list of 13 colors. I want to use a formula that I can place in cell C1 that displays the value in B4 if the value in A1 is 4, but I want that for all the values.

    The logic is as follows: IF A=1 "display B1" AND IF A=2 "display B2" AND IF A=3 "display B3" (.....and so on and so forth)

    Thank you in advance!

      • Hello, Thank you this is exactly what i need!
        Is there a way to use the CHOOSE function (or VLOOKUP or INDEX or MATCH) to display a value if the index cell has multiple values separated by commas?

        For example: Cell A1 has the values 1, 4, 5 in that cell. but I would still like for the logic to operate as follows: IF A=1 "display B1" AND IF A=2 "display B2" AND IF A=3 "display B3" (.....and so on and so forth)

  18. Hi!
    I use the IF function to normalize some data and give a number between 0 and 5. I have multiple IF functions of different data groups. I would like to make an average of the results from the IF functions, but I get an #DIV/0! error. I use the AVERAGE function. I believe the problem is that the result of the IF function is not in a number format, but I cannot figure out how to change it. Can you help?
    Br Anne-Sofie

  19. If A1=7 and B1=35
    then I want to this answer C1=0 and D1=5
    please help me

  20. Hi,
    Is there an option to publish value of the cell instead of the cell name in If condition.
    The formula is
    =IF(F9>0, "F9", IF(E9>0, "E9", IF(D9>0,"D9", IF(C9>0, "C9"))))
    Here I want to return the values of cells c9/d9/e9/f9 respectively. Thanks!

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