Excel Function
IF Function in Excel
Learn how to use the IF function in Excel, understand the syntax and common use cases, and let ExcelGPT adapt the formula to your real workbook structure.
Syntax
IF(logical_test, value_if_true, value_if_false)Arguments
What each part of the formula does.
logical_testRequiredThe condition to evaluate.
value_if_trueRequiredThe value to return when the condition is true.
value_if_falseRequiredThe value to return when the condition is false.
Examples
Classify performance by quota
=IF(D2>=100000, "On Track", "At Risk")Returns a status based on whether the quota target is met.
Nested IF for simple grading
=IF(B2>=90, "A", IF(B2>=80, "B", "C"))Checks multiple thresholds in order to assign a grade.
Common mistakes
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