Complete Guide to Sheets IF Statement

Learn how to effectively use the IF function in Google Sheets for powerful data analysis and logical operations.

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What is Google Sheets IF Statement?

Basic Definition

The IF function in Google Sheets is a powerful tool that returns different values based on logical conditions. Its basic syntax is IF(logical_expression, value_if_true, value_if_false).

  • Performs conditional checks
  • Can be nested for complex conditions
  • Works well with other functions
  • Enhances data management capabilities

Key Advantages

Easily handle simple and complex logic without hassle

Allows for dynamic data analysis in spreadsheets

Streamlines decision-making processes

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Function Syntax

IF(logical_expression, value_if_true, value_if_false)

logical_expression

An expression that returns TRUE or FALSE

value_if_true

Value returned if the logical expression is TRUE

value_if_false

Value returned if the logical expression is FALSE (optional, defaults to empty)

Examples

Use =IF(A2=100, "Yes", "No") to return "Yes" if A2 equals 100, otherwise "No".

Nested IF

You can nest IF functions, e.g., =IF(A2=100, "Yes", IF(A2=200, "Maybe", "No")).

Combining Functions

Combine with other functions like IFERROR, e.g., =IFERROR(IF(A2=100, "Yes"), "Error").

Usage Examples

Basic Example

Basic Example

Looking up contact phone number for a specified customer ID in customer data table

=XLOOKUP(A2, B2:B10, C2:C10) Learn more about Sheets IF Statement

Advanced Example

Advanced Example

Cross-sheet lookup with multiple matching results

=XLOOKUP(A2, Sheet2!B:B, Sheet2!C:E, "Not Found", 0) Discover advanced Sheets IF Statement techniques

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Troubleshooting

#N/A Error

Common error when no match is found, can be handled by setting the if_not_found parameter

Data Type Mismatch

Ensure lookup value and range data types match

Performance Optimization

Use binary search mode to improve efficiency with large datasets

Function Comparison

Feature XLOOKUP VLOOKUP INDEX+MATCH
Lookup Direction Bi-directional Right only Bi-directional
Multiple Column Return Supported Not supported Supported
Error Handling Built-in Additional handling needed Additional handling needed
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