Method 1 – Using the IF Function to Show Statements Based on a Logical Test In our dataset, there are two columns containing the Sales Target and Sales Achieved for some products. We’ll check and show statements in Column E if the achieved sales have met the target or not. Steps: In...
In fact, we discussed the COUNTIF function that countstext valuesmatching a specified criterion exactly a moment ago. Let me remind you that formula for cells containing an exact string of text:=COUNTIF(C2:C15,"Roger Federer"). So, you enter: A range as thefirst parameter; A comma as t...
The tutorial explains the syntax and basic uses of the IF function in Excel. You will learn how to create an 'If then' formula for text, numbers, dates, blank cells as well as how to write multiple IF statements.
Method 3 – Appy the LEN Function in Conditional Formatting for Non-Blank Cells Steps: Select the entire dataset B5:D13. Go Conditional Formatting and select New Rule. The New Formatting Rule window will show up. Choose Rule Type: Use a formula to determine which cells to format. Use the...
The data converted into text cannot be used for calculations. If needed, we should keep the original data in a hidden format and use it for other formulas. The characters that can be included in the format code are: TEXT function is language-specific. It requires the use of region-specific...
If you need to check for additional conditions, you can consider using nested IFS functions. Make sure to handle all possible scenarios by including a value_if_false at the end of the IFS function. The text values in the IFS function will not be recognized by Excel if inverted commas are...
Some of the most common error messages that trigger the “IFERROR” function are the following types: “#VALUE!”: One of the more general error messages that occurs when one of the values in a formula contains an inconsistency, such as attempting to add a cell containing text as part of...
We'll concentrate on functions that indicate if a cell has text for the time being. Containing Specific Text Use Excel's ISNUMBER and SEARCH functions to see if a cell contains a specific piece of text. Excel lacks a CONTAINS function. 1. Use the SEARCH function to locate a substring's...
Check if a cell has any text in it To do this task, use theISTEXTfunction. Check if a cell matches specific text Use theIFfunction to return results for the condition that you specify. Check if part of a cell matches specific text ...
The ERF function returns the error function integrated between lower_limit and upper_limit.Syntax =ERF (lower_limit, [upper_limit])Arguments Lower_limit (required): The lower limit of integration. Upper_limit (optional): The upper limit of integration. If omitted, the integration between 0 and...