Description
Tests a Boolean argument and returns a value if the argument is True or another value if it is False or BLANK. Multiple IF functions can be nested to test multiple conditions at the same time.
Syntax
IF(Logical Test, Value if True [, Value if False or BLANK])
Arguments
| Argument | Type | Dimensions | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logical Test (required) | Boolean | Any Dimensions | Boolean to test against that determines the values returned by the function. |
| Value if True (required) | Any | Any Dimensions | The return value if the corresponding Logical Test value is True. |
| Value if False or BLANK (optionnal) | Same as Value if True | Any Dimensions | The return value if the corresponding Logical Test value is False or BLANK. |
Returns
| Type | Dimensions |
|---|---|
| Same Type as Value if True and Value if False or BLANK | All Dimensions of the three arguments |
It is recommended that the function is used with matching Dimensions as it makes it easier to read and understand. However, the function accepts any sets of Dimensions on its arguments and Pigment automatically allocates missing Dimensions on arguments to make them match. The resulting set of Dimensions is the combination of all Dimensions used in the arguments.
Examples
| Formula | Result | Description |
|---|---|---|
IF(TRUE, 1, 0) | 1 | The Logical Test is always True in this example so the result is expectedly 1. |
|
| “Large Account” if the given Revenue is greater than 1000. “SMB” if the given Revenue is lesser or equal than 1000 or if the condition resolves as BLANK. | |
IF(Revenue > 1000, “Large Account”, IF(Revenue < 300, “Small Account”, “Medium Account”)) | “Large Account” if the given Revenue is greater than 1000. “Small Account” if the given Revenue is lesser than 300. “Medium Account” if the given Revenue is between 300 and 1000 or if the condition resolves as BLANK. | Multiple nested IFs are used to test multiple conditions at the same time. |
Example in a Complete Formula
Here are some examples of how to use IF with AND, OR, and NOT:
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AND :
IF(Country = Country."France" AND Revenue > 1000, "Wow this is crazy good!") -
OR:
IF(Country <> Country."France" OR Revenue < 1000, "Not so great!") -
NOT:
IF(NOT Country.'Has Sea Border', "No boats for you")
When using the NOT operator in formulas, keep in mind that NOT(blank) does not evaluate to TRUE—only NOT(FALSE) does. It's important to distinguish between blank and FALSE, as they can appear similar in cells with a Boolean data type.
See also
Excel: IF(logical_test, value_if_true, [value_if_false])
Related articles: SWITCH
