Let's look at how to properly create a complex nested IF statement using multiple IFs, and when to recognize that it's time to use another tool in your Excel arsenal.

How to use the IF function (combined with the AND, OR, and NOT functions) in Excel to make logical comparisons between given values.

How to use the IF function in Excel to make logical comparisons between data values.

The following shows an example of using nested IF functions to assign a letter grade to a numeric test score. Copy the example data in the following table, and paste it in cell A1 of a new Excel worksheet.

The IFS function checks whether one or more conditions are met and returns a value that corresponds to the first TRUE condition. IFS will allow you to include up to 127 pairs of conditions (the test if …

In Access, if you need to calculate or display a value based on a condition, use the IIf function. The IIf (Immediate If) function is similar to the If function in Excel.

In this formula, the first argument is the AND function and the DATE function nested inside it, the second is "Nancy." You can read the formula this way: Test to see if a sale was made after April 30, 2011 …

You can work with sample data and formulas right here, in this Excel for the web workbook. Change values and formulas, or add your own values and formulas and watch the results change, live.

IF is one of the most versatile and popular functions in Excel, and is often used multiple times in a single formula, as well as in combination with other functions. Unfortunately, because of the complexity with …

Example The example may be easier to understand if you copy it to a blank worksheet. How do I copy an example? Select the example in this article. Selecting an example from Help Press CTRL+C. In …