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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. Continue reading →

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  1. 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?

  2. 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

  3. 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.

    1. Hi!
      Please clarify your specific problem or provide additional information to understand what you need.

  4. 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")

    2. 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!

  5. 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?

      1. 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.

  6. 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

      1. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 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?

  9. 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!

      1. 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)

        1. Hello!
          If I understand correctly, to extract the first number from a text string, use the LEFT function.

          =CHOOSE(--LEFT(A1, SEARCH(",", A1)-1),B1,B2,B3,B4,B5,B6,B7,B8,B9,B10)

  10. 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

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

    1. Hi!
      All the necessary information is in the article above. Please note that each cell must have its own formula.

  12. 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!

  13. hi alex!, how are you, hope your doing fine, i have problem on my simple IF condition, i want to display the actual time upon updating a transaction but every rows that i updated it will give me the same time result. I've used the below condition and i hope you can share to me the correct formula.

    =If(A1"",now(),"")

    1. Hi!
      If I understand correctly, you want to get an unchangeable timestamp.
      To prevent your date from automatically changing, you can use several methods:
      1. Use Shortcuts to insert the current date and time
      2. Use the recommendations from this article in our blog.
      3. Replace the date and time returned by the TODAY function with their values. Copy the date (CTRL + C), then paste only the values using Paste Special or Shortcut CTRL + ALT + V.

    2. =If(A1"",now(),"") (not equal to blank)

  14. Hi. How do I format my IF formula to return a numerical value instead of text? I need to sum all the values that are generated from my IF formula, but because the formula returns the values as "text" and not a "number" I cannot use my sum formula. Please advise. Thank you.

  15. Hello!
    I read some articles but still cant find my answer. I want to kind of like create a data base for C where we have "example1,example2,example3 etc."
    when example1 is written in C add number 15 in L
    when example3 is written n C add number 30 in L
    Is there a way I can do that? Thank you for your time!

  16. I have data in column F and data in column U, with dates in column S. I'm trying to have the date in column S copy to another cell on another workbook, if exact matches are found for columns F and U on the same row.

  17. I am trying to have an excel report something as below for "Overall Status" for each username (e.,g User1). I would like to create condition to track the overall status in which even if one of the Status is "Not Completed", mark it as "Not Completed" for each username grouped (e.,g User1). Appreciate if you could provide some inputs on this.

    UserName App Status Overall Status
    User1 App1 Completed Not Completed
    User1 App2 Not Completed
    User1 App3 Completed
    User1 App4 Not Completed
    User1 App5 Completed
    User2 App1 Completed Not Completed
    User2 App2 Completed
    User2 App3 Not Completed
    User2 App4 Completed
    User3 App1 Completed Completed
    User3 App2 Completed

  18. I am trying to use IF, AND, INT functions to go about answering the question:

    ; I free sweet for every dozen after the first 2 dozens. I can calculate ,say for 36 but what about for 48, 60. What should the formula be in the same cell please?

  19. Hello - the nested IF and other topics above appear to be insufficient in what should otherwise be a fairly straightforward process. I am simply trying to nest multiple IF statements with multiple conditions (though technically not necessary) to add qualitative descriptors/labels based on the z-score in another column. I can manage this basic process in R but need to use an Excel spreadsheet for this current task. I have tried several versions, beginning with the simplest form, and continue to confront error messages, with the below syntax being the most recent attempt:

    =IF(AND(H6>=2.00, H6=1.34, H6=0.68, H6=-0.67, H6=-1.33, H6=-2.25, H6=-2.32, H6=-2.49, H6=-2.60, H6<-2.49), “Severely Impaired”, IF(H6<-2.60, “Profoundly Impaired”, “UNK”))))))))))

    Any assistance would be appreciated. If there is an easier route, that is fine as well.

    1. Hi!
      The formula is written incorrectly. Also, the conditions in the AND function cannot be met at the same time. I recommend reading the manual - IF AND in Excel: nested formula, multiple statements.

      =IF(AND(H6>=2,H6=1.34,H6=0.68,H6=-0.67,H6=-1.33,H6=-2.25,H6=-2.32,H6=-2.49,H6=-2.6,H6<-2.49),"Severely Impaired",IF(H6<-2.6,"Profoundly Impaired","UNK")) I can assume that you need to use an IF OR expression. Read: Excel IF OR statement with formula examples.

    2. For some reason, the syntax did not post properly (excluded commands). I shall try again here:

      =IF(AND(H6>=2.00, H6=1.34, H6=0.68, H6=-0.67, H6=-1.33, H6=-2.25, H6=-2.32, H6=-2.49, H6=-2.60, H6<-2.49), “Severely Impaired”, IF(H6<-2.60, “Profoundly Impaired”, “UNK”))))))))))

      1. I give up. It excludes my IF(AND() commands and several "LABELS" upon posting. The post itself is nonsensical. I would check your code.

  20. If K9 has the value, {"date_of_birth":"11/08/1995",category":"bank","last_name":"Singh","first_name":"Digant"} and want to only display the the value of date of birth in another cell, how do I do that?

  21. Hi, Hope you are fine, I have some lengthy records in excel, some columns value depend on previous column values, for example if A1 has a value no problem quiet it, if A1 was empty go to H1 column, How to do this in excel,Please.

    Kind regard.
    Abdul Wahab

    1. Hi!
      I kindly ask you to have a closer look at the article above. Your question is not very clear, but the formula could be something like this:

      =IF(A1<>"",A1,H1)

  22. Hello Alexander,
    I am trying to copy some data from one workbook (sheet 1) to another (Sheet 2).
    My situation is as follows-
    I want IF formula to check cell X1 in Sheet 1 and if it is >0, then
    copy cell Sheet 1(B1,C1, D1 and E1) to Sheet 2(A1,B1, C1 and D1)

    Else, Simply skip to another row and check the cell X2 and so on and so forth until it has checked all cells in the Column X

    1. Hi!
      An Excel formula can only change the value in one cell in which it is written. Create a separate IF formula for each cell. How to create a reference to another worksheet, read this guide.

  23. NO. Start Date End Date Total Days (Free Day) Chargeable Days (1 up to 3 Days) (4 up to 6 Days) (7 up to 9 Days) (10 Days) (11 Days)
    1 01-Mar-22 12-Mar-22 12 1 11 880 USD 3300USD 4400USD 5500 5500

    how calculate all days in one cell (Total Charges Days Fees)
    If we 2 wheel of Wagon:
    (1 up to 3 Days) 400 USD = 880$,
    (4 up to 6 Days) 1200 USD with 25% = 1500$
    (7 up to 9 Days) 1600 USD with 25% = 2000$
    (10 Days) 2000 USD with 25% = 2500$
    (11 Days) 2000 USD with 25% = 2500$
    (12 Days) 2000 USD with 25% = 2500$
    12 Days Total = 8900$

    If we 4 wheel of Wagon:
    (1 up to 3 Days) 880 USD = 880$,
    (4 up to 6 Days) 2640 USD with 25% = 3300$
    (7 up to 9 Days) 3520 USD with 25% = 4400$
    (10 Days) 4400 USD with 25% = 5500$
    (11 Days) 4400 USD with 25% = 5500$
    (12 Days) 4400 USD with 25% = 5500$
    12 Days Total = 19580$

    My question and problem?
    - When I select 2 wheels with Dum tract then adding 25% if we select 4 Wheels with Taxi not adding 25%

  24. Hi,

    Can you see what I have done wrong with this formula, the first IF for single works, but Double and Unequal Double keep showing 0 as the answer?

    =IF(E10="Single",1,IF(E10="Double",2,IF(E10="Unequal Double",2,)))

    Shane

      1. Hi sorry I should have said that E10 is a drop down box, the formula works if I select another cell and manually enter the works
        shane

  25. Hi, I have a very bizarre issue with the IF function. I am trying to return two different texts alternatively based on two pairs of criteria from two different cells. In clear, I have 3 columns H, AN and AO.

    So, if, say, H30 is blank and AN30 is also blank, then I want AO30 to return "Open".
    Then, if H30 has a date and AN30 is blank, then I want AO30 to return "Ongoing".
    Then, if H30 has a date and AN30 also has a date, then I want AO30 to return "Closed".

    Anyone can help, pleaseÉ

  26. I have been trying to create a formula using IF_OR to return if an exam score (across 3 exams) is equivalent to a status (Y) if the score of one of the exams is >=70.
    However, a student may have earned a grade of E (Excused) due to policies in place because of COVID.

    If any one of the 3 exam scores is >=70, Y should be returned, even if there is an E in one or 2 of the other exams.
    If the cells have one, 2, or 3 E's, the 3 cells are blank, or have a combination of E's and grades less than 70, the resulting status should be "N".

    The formula I have written for the STATUS column (Illustration below) is =IF(OR(L2>=70,M2>=70,N2>=70),"Y","N")

    Problem is...If all cells are blank, it returns N (Correctly).
    If I place ANYTHING into any or all of the cells (numeric grade, E, or any other text), Y is returned.

    Here is a visual:
    Row Column K Column L Column M Column N
    1 STATUS Exam 1 Exam 2 Exam 3
    2 E
    3 75 E
    4 E 79 47
    5 61 72 E
    6
    7 E E E

    Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    1. Hello!
      Use the ISNUMBER function to check if a cell contains a number.

      =IF(OR(AND(ISNUMBER(L2),L2>=70), AND(ISNUMBER(M2),M2>=70), AND(ISNUMBER(N2),N2>=70)),"Y","N")

      I hope my advice will help you solve your task.

      1. Fantastic!

        That solved it!

        Thank you so much!

  27. Hello,
    Well done Sir!
    I have a little challenge, I am using Window 16 version computer,
    I am working on student's scores of ten students who sat for Test 1. The grading scale was given as below.
    80-100=D1
    75-79=D2
    70-74=C3
    60-69=C4
    55-59=C5
    50-54=C6
    45-49=P7
    40-44=P8
    00-39=F9
    This is the formula I have applied to workout the solution
    =IF(B2>=80,"D1",IF(B2>=75,"D2",IF(B2>=70,"C3",IF(B2>=60,"C4",IF(B2>=55,"C5",IF(B2>=50,"C6",IF(B2>=45,"P7",IF(B2>=40,"P8","P9") I closed nine brackets. But result failed to reach arguments needed.
    What could have been my mistake.

    1. Hello!
      Please try the following formula:

      =IF(B2>=80,"D1",IF(B2>=75,"D2", IF(B2>=70,"C3",IF(B2>=60,"C4", IF(B2>=55,"C5",IF(B2>=50,"C6", IF(B2>=45,"P7",IF(B2>=40,"P8","P9"))))))))

  28. Hello!

    I need a formula that compares text from column 1 and 2, then outputs text in column 3.

    For example, column 1 I can select text from a list (text="High, Medium, or Low"), I can do the same in column 2. In column 3 I need it to output text="". If the values were Low and High then output would be Medium, low and low would output low, etc.

    Can you help?

  29. I would like the results of a formula to be TRUE if the value in cell A1 is the same as the value in cell B1, and FALSE if the values are different.

    What character or characters should be entered in the blank space below to give the desired formula?

    A1 ____ B1

  30. Sir ,
    1.Form attendance register when a employee takes leave in a month how to get only that particular date .eg if AA take leave on 3-Aug, then on 13-Aug, how to extract only the date based on the text entered as CL on that particular day.

  31. Dear Sir/Madam,

    Hot write If formula for contunation series auto fill in excel below for series

    FT20240001
    FT20240002
    FT20240003

  32. Hello,
    I am trying to have one tab recoginize when a number is scanned in that number equals the name on the master tab.
    Example:
    Master Tab column A starts with 100001 and that number belongs to Raelyn
    Attendance Tab column A is a date/time stamp, column B is controled by a scanner that enters the number of the bar code (100001) I would like column C to enter in the name (Raelyn)
    Is this a IF function?

  33. Hi Guys i need Help,

    i have multiple cells around 1000+ contain dates and some blank.
    i already set condition if cell is blank it will change cell color otherwise white (if date is inserted).
    how can i set formula to give percentage of used cells (contain dates) vs blank cells? if it possible to formulate by cell color or by cell content?

    appreciate assistance!

  34. Hi !
    I am trying to write a formula where the cell (sheet 2, A3 should return true (=value of sheet 1, A3) if the value of C3 on sheet 1 is equal to "Option1" OR "Option2".
    If TRUE, 'Sheet2'A3 should get the same value as 'Sheet1'A3. If FALSE, it should stay empty.

    Writing the formula for only 1 text option worked. It looked like this in cell A3 on sheet 2: =IF('Sheet1'!C3="Option1";'Sheet1'!A3;"")
    Now I would like to have 2 TRUE options for 'Sheet1'!C3: "Option1"OR "Option2". How could I make this work? The following formula did not work :
    =IF(OR('Sheet1'!C3="Option1",'Sheet1'!C3="Option2") ;'Sheet1'!A3;"")

    Thanks in advance!
    Best, Veere

    1. Hello!
      Your explanation is not very clear to me. Explain what's not working in your formula. What result do you get and what result would you like to get?

      1. Hello,

        When I try this formula

        =IF(OR('Sheet1'!C3="Option1",'Sheet1'!C3="Option2") ;'Sheet1'!A3;"")

        I get the following message: "There's a problem with this formula. Not trying to type a formula?When the first character is an equal (=) or minus (-) sign, Excel thinks it's a formula "

        I have checked the brackets, "", = signs and the spelling of the options in the formula (here shown as "Option1" and "Option2") and these should not be the problem.

        The result that I would like to get:

        - scenario 1: When in 'Sheet1'!C3 the option 1 (a specific company dept.) is chosen (TRUE), the cell selected in Sheet 2 should show the same value as in 'Sheet1'!A3 (the person's name).
        - scenario 2: When in 'Sheet1'!C3 the option 2 (another specific company dept.) is chosen (TRUE), the cell selected in Sheet 2 should show the same value as in 'Sheet1'!A3 (the person's name).
        - scenario 3: When in 'Sheet1'!C3 another option is chosen (neither option 1 or 2)
        (FALSE), the cell selected in Sheet 2 should stay empty ("")

        The main problem is in getting a second option in the formula. Using only 1 option gives the result that I am looking for.
        I hope this helps understanding my struggle. Thank you for your help!

        1. Hi!
          You are repeating the same mistake. Look closely at the formula that I wrote. Please read my answer carefully. Use only commas or only semicolons as separators. I can't know your local settings.

        2. Sorry, a double message! Thank you so much for your help! It works now!

      2. Hello,

        The message that pops up when I try to run the formula for multiple options ( =IF(OR('Sheet1'!C3="Option1",'Sheet1'!C3="Option2") ;'Sheet1'!A3;"") ) is the following:

        "There's a problem with this formula, Not trying to type a formula When the first character is an equal ("=") or ("-") sign, Excel thinks it's a formula. "

        I use "=" before the formula and I have checked the # of brackets, "" etc. I do have to mention that the options (here "Option1" and "Option2") come from a picklist. I have checked whether spelling mistakes or absence of the option in the picklist might me the problem, but that is not the case.

        The results that I would like to get in this formula would be as follows:

        - scenario 1 (TRUE): option 1 (a specific department of the company) is chosen in the picklist in 'Sheet1'!C3 --> then 'Sheet2'!A3 should contain the same value as in 'Sheet1'!A3 (which would be someones name)

        - scenario 2 (TRUE): option 2 (another specific department of the company) is chosen in the picklist in 'Sheet1'!C3 --> then 'Sheet2'!A3 should contain the same value as in 'Sheet1'!A3 (someones name)

        - scenario 3 (FALSE): another option (another department) is chosen from the picklist in 'Sheet1'!C3 (neither option 1 or 2) --> then 'Sheet2'!A3 should stay empty.

        I hope this information helps!

        1. Hi!
          You use both a comma and a semicolon as an argument separator in a formula. Use one of these depending on your local settings. For Europe, this is most often a semicolon.

          =IF(OR(‘Sheet1′!C3=”Option1″;’Sheet1′!C3=”Option2″) ;’Sheet1’!A3;””)

          I hope my advice will help you solve your task.

  35. I am trying to create a formula that creates a pass / fail result from a column of Yes, No, N/A results. Can anyone help me please? Thanks

  36. Hi

    Can you help me with this......

    Only If A1 and B1 are both NOT empty, than these 2 column(A1 & B1) should be highlighted.

    1. Hello!
      Use conditional formatting to highlight cells based on their value.
      Create a formatting rule with this formula:

      =A1&B1""

      I hope I answered your question. If something is still unclear, please feel free to ask.

  37. Hello, I am attempting to write

    =IF(ISNUMBER(SEARCH("(NAME)",C2)), "NAME", "N/A")

    Where Cell C2 has the following text:
    Circle (White)

    And the new Cell with the formula will read:
    White

    D2 might have:
    Square (Blue)

    New Cell D3 reads:
    Blue

    But I can't figure out how to write the formula correctly where it understands that the value_if_true is equal to the value within the parenthesis of the search.

      1. YOU ARE INCREDIBLE! Thank you!!

  38. 10000 to 10999 need value 1
    20000 to 20999 need value 2
    Same way what is the formula plz tell

  39. Hi
    I have two columns with dates A & B i need to pull the date from B to column C ,if there is no date in B then i need to pull the date from A to C can you please tell me what formula is required for this query

  40. I've multiple argument for If function, what's the ideal way for combining such arguments. In which way I've to separated them. I tried comma, or, and an semi comma but not succeeded. See here is how I did the formula. I've report with column showing different types and part of these types amount should be with credit value. I selected all types I want with credit and belt my formula and whatever other than these types will be debit values.

    =IF(H5="ZG2";"ZGS";"ZIG";"ZRE";"ZIR";"ZS1";"ZS3";"ZVS",AJ5*-1,AJ5*1)

    I did each one separately through formula wizard but it's adding them as it add plus sign between each argument.
    =IF(AJ3="ZG2",AJ3*-1,AJ3*1)+IF(AJ3="ZGS",AJ3*-1,AJ3*1)+IF(AJ3="ZIG",AJ3*-1,AJ3*1)+IF(AJ3="ZRE",AJ3*-1,AJ3*1)+IF(AJ3="ZIR",AJ3*-1,AJ3*1)+IF(AJ3="ZS1",AJ3*-1,AJ3*1)+IF(AJ3="ZS3",AJ3*-1,AJ3*1)+IF(AJ3="ZVS",AJ3*-1,AJ3*1)

    What's the correct way for building such IF formula?!

    1. Hello!
      If I understand your task correctly, the following formula should work for you:

      =IF(SUM(--(H5={”ZG2″;”ZGS”;”ZIG”;”ZRE”;”ZIR”;”ZS1″;”ZS3″;”ZVS”})),AJ5*-1,AJ5*1)

      If at least one match is found, the SUM function will return 1, then set to TRUE.

  41. Hi,

    What is the best way to attack this. I have a list of how much was spent and then the corresponding company name next to it. I want to sum all the values together if they were spent at the same company. For example, I may have Apple $233.00 and below that Apple $54.80. I need a systematic method to sort this so that Apple total =233+54.80. Although this is only two values, the spreadsheet has hundreds of different expenses for the same company and it wouldn't be efficient to go through individually and sort manually.

    Thank you in advance,

  42. Hello, How to make a condition through this?
    IF $1-$9: A2 +2000
    $10-$19: A2 +2500
    $20-$29: A2+3000
    $30-$39: A2+3500
    $40 and up: A2+4000

    Thank you in advance!

  43. Halo Sir,I have a Question,
    My problem is i have 5 type of item list in Colum "A1" And It will calculate item price base on "item type- price discount=Answer" that will be display in colum "N1",and i want to make colum N1 Automatically change base on "A1" item type

    1. Hi!
      I’m sorry but your description doesn’t give me a complete understanding of your task. Correct me if I’m wrong, you can find the right discount for each item type using the VLOOKUP function. Then multiply the price with this discount.
      I hope it’ll be helpful. If this is not what you wanted, please describe the problem in more detail.

  44. What is the formula for A1=1 & A2= 1 want to display "name"

  45. I Need a Rank formula where 1 column needs to be greater than 10 as well as other column needs to show "Advisor" for me to find top 5 and bottom 5. Thanks

  46. Hi,
    I want to right an Excel formula for the following problem :
    I have stored two different columns of figures, and I would like for a certain cell that Excel check when the value corresponds to a figure in the first column and shows the corresponding figure existing in the second column.
    Hope I'm clear enough ? Beg your pardon I'm requiring assistance from France.
    Thanks for your help.
    Rgds.
    Didier

  47. Hi Alex,
    what formula should be used if I have a specific requirements to the first and last 3 digits of the cell at the same time: for instance, if starts and ends with 3 specific letters then false.
    Starts with either ABC, or BCD, or CDE and ends with either ABC, or BCD, or CDE, then false.
    thank you!

      1. Awesome, Alex! thank you for you prompt response. It works as required. Really appreciate it.

  48. Hi, I would like excel to recognize the same number in a column, so for example I have store numbers in columns that has several rows, each row is an employee. and we record several things per employee. I would like excel to change the colour of the store number when all employees have completed a particular task. Can i do this with an IF function in conditional formatting? if so, which if function? thanks!

  49. Can an Excel formula be created for this situation?

    If Field B12 contains a time
    Then Field C12 must have a number entered

  50. I'm trying to create a formula. if cells E2 and F2 have "Text" in both then divide by 2. If cell E2 has "Text" but F2 doesn't, divide by 1.

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