Summarize data that meets specific conditions
Summarize data that meets
specific conditions
Another use for formulas is to display messages when certain conditions are met.
This kind of formula is called a conditional formula. One way to create a conditional
formula in Excel is to use the IF function. Selecting the Insert Function button next to
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the formula bar and then choosing the IF function displays the Function Arguments
dialog with the fields required to create an IF formula.
The Function Arguments dialog for an IF formula
When you work with an IF function, the Function Arguments dialog displays three
input boxes:
■ Logical_test The condition you want to check.
■ Value_if_true The value to display if the condition is met. This could be a cell
reference, or a number or text enclosed in quotes.
■ Value_if_false The value to display if the condition is not met.
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