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=IF() Interactive Masterclass & Practice Simulator

Checks whether a condition is met, and returns one value if TRUE, and another value if FALSE.

Official Syntax:=IF(logical_test, [value_if_true], [value_if_false])

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IF(logical_test, [value_if_true], [value_if_false])

logical_test: Condition to evaluate to TRUE or FALSE.

🎯 Active Cell: Enter any formula or value into cell E2! Try =IF(B2>=C2, "Pass", "Needs Review")
Sheet: Sheet 1 (Practice Table)
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Cell: E2

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Exercise 1: Practice =IF() in Live Simulator

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🎯 Target Goal:

Evaluate if Student Score Meets or Exceeds 75 Pass Mark

Syntax Parameters Breakdown

logical_testRequired

Condition to evaluate to TRUE or FALSE.

[value_if_true]Optional

Value returned if test is TRUE.

[value_if_false]Optional

Value returned if test is FALSE.

Top Pitfalls to Avoid:

  • Forgetting to close the parenthesis ) at the end of the formula.
  • Mismatching cell range sizes in lookup vectors or criteria arrays.

Corporate Pro Tips:

  • Always enclose text outputs in double quotes ("Pass", "Fail").
  • Use nested IF or IFS when evaluating more than 2 possible conditions.