IF function

Returns one value when a condition is true and another when it is false.

Syntax

=IF(logical_test, value_if_true, [value_if_false])
ArgumentWhat it means
logical_testA comparison that is TRUE or FALSE, such as B2>=50.
value_if_trueWhat to show when the test passes. Text goes in double quotes.
value_if_false
optional
What to show when the test fails.

Example

=IF(B2>=50,"Pass","Fail")

Shows Pass when B2 is 50 or more, otherwise Fail.

Try itType =IF( in E2 and click cells to fill in the arguments.
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Price
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Apples
12
$0.50
2024-01-15
Bananas
30
$0.25
2024-02-29
Cherries
8
$3.20
2024-04-30
Dates
15
$2.75
2024-07-27
Figs
5
$1.90
2024-12-01

Conditional formatting

A number, or a cell like =$H$1

AaBbCc 123

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