Excel Ops and IF Statements

Let’s explore some essential concepts related to Excel operations and IF statements:

1. IF Statements:
   • The IF function in Excel allows you to make logical comparisons between a value and an expected condition.
   • Its basic structure is: =IF(logical_test, value_if_true, value_if_false).
   • You provide a condition (the logical_test), and Excel returns a result based on whether the condition is true or false.
   • Example: =IF(A1 > 10, "High", "Low") checks if the value in cell A1 is greater than 10. If true, it returns “High”; otherwise, it returns “Low” ¹.
2. Combining IF with Logical Operators:
   • You can use logical operators like AND, OR, and NOT along with IF functions for more complex conditions.
   • Examples:
     • =IF(AND(A2 > 0, B2 < 100), "Valid", "Invalid"): Both conditions (A2 > 0 and B2 < 100) must be true for “Valid” to be returned.
     • =IF(OR(A3 = "Red", B3 = "Green"), "Match", "No Match"): Either A3 equals “Red” or B3 equals “Green” results in “Match.”
     • =IF(NOT(A4 > 50), "Less than 50", "Greater than 50"): If A4 is not greater than 50, it returns “Less than 50”