IF Function A spreadsheet can perform many calculations. There are lots of built in functions the can be used by typing their name after the = sign The IF function can put one of two values in a cell depending on the outcome of a comparison test. More complicated conditions can be tested by nesting if function tests

IF Function A Teacher wants to know which pupils have passed a test The marks have been recorded in a spreadsheet and he wants to have the words Pass or Fail against each student’s name The pass mark is 75%

IF Function A Teacher wants to know which pupils have passed a test The marks have been recorded in a spreadsheet and he wants to have the words Pass or Fail against each student’s name The pass mark is 75% Download the spreadsheet from this link: https://ict4u.net/spreadsheets2/includes/IF%20Function%20Exercises.xlsx

Using the Function builder The easiest way to insert a function is to go to the formula tab: Choose the function you want from the list Use the formula builder to setup the parameters correctly Replicate for all the cells where the same formula is required

Completed Example The completed spreadsheet showing formulas